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Meaning of lug

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

lug

Pronunciation:/lʌɡ/

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of hauling or dragging.

    Example: a hard lug

  2. That which is hauled or dragged.

    Example: The pack is a heavy lug.

  3. Anything that moves slowly.

  4. A lug nut.

    Synonyms:lug nut

verb

Definitions

  1. (sometimes figurative) To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry; to pull.

    Example: Why do you always lug around so many books?

  2. To run at too slow a speed.

    Example: 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.