tub stopper
- noun
- /tʌb ˈstɑːpər/
:
tapón de bañera
- Make sure the tub stopper is securely in place before filling the tub.
Examples
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She pulled the tub stopper out to let the bathwater drain away.
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He replaced the old tub stopper with a new rubber one.
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I need a new tub stopper for my bathtub.
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The tub stopper is missing again!
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Make sure the tub stopper is securely in place before filling the tub.
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He replaced the old tub stopper with a new rubber one.
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I need a new tub stopper for my bathtub.
Synonyms
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1.5
An object that fits tightly into a hole to stop liquid or gas
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2.1
An object that blocks a hole to keep liquid or gas inside
A stopper that fits into a bath drain to keep water in
A small object that stops water leaving a sink or bathtub
A small part that you put in a sink or bathtub to keep water in
A small stopper that blocks a sink drain so water stays in the basin
A small object that closes a bottle or hole tightly
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: a 'tub stopper' is literally a stopper used for a tub (i.e., a plug that seals the drain). This simple noun+noun construction follows common naming patterns cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows 'tub' and 'stopper' will readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Tub stopper comes from the simple picture of a stopper blocking the drain of a tub. The stopper 'stops' the water from leaving, so the term means a small plug that closes the drain.