What does lug mean?
Lug means The act of hauling or dragging..
Lug
/lʌɡ/ · noun
Meaning
The act of hauling or dragging..
Definitions by Sense
- The act of hauling or dragging.
- That which is hauled or dragged.
- Anything that moves slowly.
- (automotive) A lug nut.
- (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.
- 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.
Example Sentences
a hard lug
The pack is a heavy lug.
whereof the one is quick of cast, trick, and trim both for pleasure and profit: the other is a lug
While shaving, the poor sod had a fit and cut part of a lug off.
They put the lug on him at the courthouse.
He took another long lug on his cigarette before continuing quietly, 'I've seen too much and it was seriously screwing me up. […]
Why do you always lug around so many books?
They must divide the image among them, and so lug off every one his share.
Synonyms for lug
Antonyms for lug
Related Words
Word Forms
- lugs
- lugging
- lugged
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for lug?
Common synonyms include big lug, rod, block, stuff.
What is the opposite of lug?
Possible antonyms include loosen up, unstuff.
How do you use lug in a sentence?
a hard lug
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