noun Download 🔗Share The act of hauling or dragging. Examples : "a hard lug" action work Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share That which is hauled or dragged. Examples : "The pack is a heavy lug." action thing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Anything that moves slowly. Examples : "The old truck was a lug, taking forever to get to the school. " vehicle machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A lug nut. Examples : "The mechanic tightened the lug nuts on the car tire. " machine vehicle part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The electrician used the lug to connect the wire to the outlet. " electronics device electric technical machine utility industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A part of something which sticks out, used as a handle or support. Examples : "The suitcase has a sturdy lug on the side so you can easily pull it on wheels. " part technical machine device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A fool, a large man. Examples : "The lug in our history class was always joking around, distracting everyone. " person body character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An ear or ear lobe. Examples : "While shaving, the poor sod had a fit and cut part of a lug off." anatomy body organ physiology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A wood box used for transporting fruit or vegetables. Examples : "The farmer carefully filled each lug with freshly picked tomatoes. " fruit vegetable agriculture utensil item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A request for money, as for political purposes. Examples : "They put the lug on him at the courthouse." politics government finance economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A rod or pole. Examples : "The farmer used a long wooden lug to move the heavy sacks of potatoes. " part thing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A measure of length equal to 16 1/2 feet. Examples : "The surveyors marked the property line every lug, which is sixteen and a half feet. " unit math Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A lugsail. Examples : "The sailboat's main sail was a large square sail, but the smaller triangular lug was used for lighter winds. " nautical sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (harness) The leather loop or ear by which a shaft is held up. Examples : "The carriage maker carefully inspected the lug on the harness, ensuring it was strong enough to support the weight of the shaft. " part machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A loop (or protuberance) found on both arms of a hinge, featuring a hole for the axis of the hinge. Examples : "The craftsman carefully aligned the hinge's lugs before inserting the pin to connect the door to the frame. " part architecture building technical device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A ridge or other protuberance on the surface of a body to increase traction or provide a hold for holding and moving it. Examples : "The tire's lug helped the car grip the icy road. " part technical machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A lugworm. Examples : "The fisherman dug in the sand, hoping to find a fat lug to use as bait. " animal biology nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (sometimes figurative) To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry; to pull. Examples : "Why do you always lug around so many books?" action item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To run at too slow a speed. Examples : "The runner was lugging along, making slow progress in the race. " vehicle machine technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To carry an excessive amount of sail for the conditions prevailing. Examples : "The sailboat captain had to lug extra sails, because the wind unexpectedly picked up. " nautical sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To pull toward the inside rail ("lugging in") or the outside rail ("lugging out") during a race. Examples : "The cyclist lugged in on the final lap to gain a position. " sport race vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading