Plug-ins

[pluhg-in]

plug-in

[pluhg-in]
adjective
1.
capable of or designed for being connected to an electrical power source by plugging in or inserting: a plug-in hair dryer; a plug-in transistor.
noun
2.
plug (def. 3).
3.
jack1 (def. 3).
4.
a plug-in appliance.

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Plug-ins is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

Origin:
1920–25; adj., noun use of verb phrase plug in
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plug-in   (plŭg'ĭn')  Pronunciation Key 
An accessory software or hardware package that is used in conjunction with an existing application or device to extend its capabilities or provide additional functions.
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