nounπShareThe act of hauling or dragging."a hard lug"actionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which is hauled or dragged."The pack is a heavy lug."actionthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything that moves slowly."The old truck was a lug, taking forever to get to the school. "vehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA lug nut."The mechanic tightened the lug nuts on the car tire. "machinevehiclepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."The electrician used the lug to connect the wire to the outlet. "electronicsdeviceelectrictechnicalmachineutilityindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA part of something which sticks out, used as a handle or support."The suitcase has a sturdy lug on the side so you can easily pull it on wheels. "parttechnicalmachinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fool, a large man."The lug in our history class was always joking around, distracting everyone. "personbodycharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn ear or ear lobe."While shaving, the poor sod had a fit and cut part of a lug off."anatomybodyorganphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wood box used for transporting fruit or vegetables."The farmer carefully filled each lug with freshly picked tomatoes. "fruitvegetableagricultureutensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA request for money, as for political purposes."They put the lug on him at the courthouse."politicsgovernmentfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rod or pole."The farmer used a long wooden lug to move the heavy sacks of potatoes. "partthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA measure of length equal to 16 1/2 feet."The surveyors marked the property line every lug, which is sixteen and a half feet. "unitmathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA lugsail."The sailboat's main sail was a large square sail, but the smaller triangular lug was used for lighter winds. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(harness) The leather loop or ear by which a shaft is held up."The carriage maker carefully inspected the lug on the harness, ensuring it was strong enough to support the weight of the shaft. "partmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA loop (or protuberance) found on both arms of a hinge, featuring a hole for the axis of the hinge."The craftsman carefully aligned the hinge's lugs before inserting the pin to connect the door to the frame. "partarchitecturebuildingtechnicaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA ridge or other protuberance on the surface of a body to increase traction or provide a hold for holding and moving it."The tire's lug helped the car grip the icy road. "parttechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA lugworm."The fisherman dug in the sand, hoping to find a fat lug to use as bait. "animalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(sometimes figurative) To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry; to pull."Why do you always lug around so many books?"actionitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo run at too slow a speed."The runner was lugging along, making slow progress in the race. "vehiclemachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo carry an excessive amount of sail for the conditions prevailing."The sailboat captain had to lug extra sails, because the wind unexpectedly picked up. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pull toward the inside rail ("lugging in") or the outside rail ("lugging out") during a race."The cyclist lugged in on the final lap to gain a position. "sportracevehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading