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Definition of 'lug'English
Noun
( en-noun)
The act of hauling or dragging.
- a hard lug
That which is hauled or dragged.
- The pack is a heavy lug .
Anything that moves slowly.
- (Ascham)
A lug nut.
(electricity) 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.
A part of something which sticks out, used as a handle or support.
A fool, a large man.
(UK) An ear or ear lobe.
A wood box used for transporting fruit or vegetables.
(slang) A request for money, as for political purposes.
- They put the lug on him at the courthouse.
(UK|dialect) A rod or pole.
- (Wright)
(UK|dialect) A measure of length equal to 16½ feet.
* Spenser
- Eight lugs of ground.
(nautical) A lugsail.
(harness) The leather loop or ear by which a shaft is held up.
A lugworm.
Derived terms
* (lug nut) lug nut
* (large man) big lug
* (protruding support) launch lug
Verb
To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry.
- Why do you always lug around so many books?
* Collier
- They must divide the image among them, and so lug off every one his share.
To run at too slow a speed.
- When driving up a hill, choose a lower gear so you don't lug the engine.
(nautical) To carry an excessive amount of sail for the conditions prevailing.
Derived terms
* luggage
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