Lug
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /lʌɡ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lug is a noun meaning The act of hauling or dragging.
Meaning
The act of hauling or dragging.
More Meanings
- That which is hauled or dragged.
- Anything that moves slowly.
- (automotive) A lug nut.
- A part of something which sticks out, used as a handle or support.
- A large, clumsy, awkward man; a fool.
- (UK) An ear or ear lobe.
- (electrical engineering) 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.
Example Sentences
The pack is a heavy lug.
They put the lug on him at the courthouse.
Why do you always lug around so many books?
While shaving, the poor sod had a fit and cut part of a lug off.
Word Forms
- lugs
- lugging
- lugged
Synonyms for lug
Depending on context, synonyms include rod, block, stuff, tug, lugsail, lugworm.
Antonyms for lug
Common opposites include unstuff.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tug, stuff, block, lugsail, lugworm, schlep.
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