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fireplug
(fire|plug)
Pronunciation:
/ˈfʌɪəplʌg/
noun
US
a hydrant for a fire hose.
North American
informal
a short, stocky person, especially an athlete:
a feisty fireplug who played six seasons as a league catcher
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