lug
Pronunciation:
/lʌɡ/noun
Definitions
The act of hauling or dragging.
Example: a hard lug
That which is hauled or dragged.
Example: The pack is a heavy lug.
Anything that moves slowly.
A lug nut.
Synonyms:lug nut
verb
Definitions
(sometimes figurative) To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry; to pull.
Example: Why do you always lug around so many books?
To run at too slow a speed.
Example: When driving up a hill, choose a lower gear so you don't lug the engine.
To carry an excessive amount of sail for the conditions prevailing.
To pull toward the inside rail ("lugging in") or the outside rail ("lugging out") during a race.