1. Plural of fireplug; metal posts or hydrants connected to a water supply, used by firefighters to obtain water for fighting fires.
Usage: Common in North American English; also called fire hydrants.; Typically found on streets in urban and suburban areas.
2. Informal: a short, stocky person, especially one with a lot of energy.
Usage: informal; figurative use

Examples

• The firefighters connected their hoses to the fireplugs on the street.
• Several fireplugs line the block to ensure quick access to water in emergencies.
• The city installed new fireplugs after the old ones became corroded.
• He was a fireplug of a man—short but incredibly strong.
• The team's coach was a fireplug, full of energy and determination.