lug
noun
- 1
The act of hauling or dragging.
“a hard lug”
- 2
That which is hauled or dragged.
“The pack is a heavy lug.”
- 3
Anything that moves slowly.
- 4
A lug nut.
- 5
A device for terminating an electrical conductor to facilitate the mechanical connection; to the conductor it may be crimped to form a cold weld, soldered or have pressure from a screw.
- 6
A part of something which sticks out, used as a handle or support.
- 7
A fool, a large man.
- 8
An ear or ear lobe.
“While shaving, the poor sod had a fit and cut part of a lug off.”
- 9
A wood box used for transporting fruit or vegetables.
- 10
A request for money, as for political purposes.
“They put the lug on him at the courthouse.”
- 11
A rod or pole.
- 12
A measure of length equal to 16 1/2 feet.
- 13
A lugsail.
- 14
(harness) The leather loop or ear by which a shaft is held up.
- 15
A loop (or protuberance) found on both arms of a hinge, featuring a hole for the axis of the hinge.
- 16
A ridge or other protuberance on the surface of a body to increase traction or provide a hold for holding and moving it.
- 17
A lugworm.
verb
- 1
(sometimes figurative) To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry; to pull.
“Why do you always lug around so many books?”
- 2
To run at too slow a speed.
“When driving up a hill, choose a lower gear so you don't lug the engine.”
- 3
To carry an excessive amount of sail for the conditions prevailing.
- 4
To pull toward the inside rail ("lugging in") or the outside rail ("lugging out") during a race.
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