Definition

A tool used by dentists to pack or insert filling material into a cavity in a tooth.

Example

The dentist used a plugger to fill the cavity in my tooth.

Conversation

I just got back from the dentist, and they used a plugger during my filling.

Oh really? I always wondered how they do that.

It’s a pretty interesting tool; it helps mold the filling perfectly.

That makes sense! I guess every tool has its purpose.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Plugger → The word is formed from "plug" (originating from Middle English *plogge*, meaning to thrust or push) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who performs an action). A plugger is a person who plugs or thrusts something into a socket or opening.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'thrusts' or 'pushes' something into a place — that's what a plugger does.

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