lug Meaning | BeDict

noun

Arrastre, remolque

The act of hauling or dragging.

Examples :

"a hard lug"

Un arrastre difícil.

action work

noun

Carga, lo que se arrastra

That which is hauled or dragged.

Examples :

"The pack is a heavy lug."

El paquete es una carga pesada.

action thing

noun

Cosa que se mueve lentamente

Anything that moves slowly.

Examples :

"The old truck was a lug, taking forever to get to the school. "

El viejo camión era una cosa que se movía lentamente, tardando una eternidad en llegar a la escuela.

vehicle machine

noun

Tuerca de rueda

A lug nut.

Examples :

"The mechanic tightened the lug nuts on the car tire. "

El mecánico apretó las tuercas de las ruedas del neumático del coche.

machine vehicle part

noun

Terminal, terminal de cable

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. "

El electricista usó el terminal para conectar el cable al enchufe.

electronics device electric technical machine utility industry

noun

Asa, saliente

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. "

La maleta tiene un asa resistente en el lateral para que puedas tirar de ella fácilmente sobre ruedas.

part technical machine device

noun

Tonto, grandullón

A fool, a large man.

Examples :

"The lug in our history class was always joking around, distracting everyone. "

El grandullón de nuestra clase de historia siempre estaba bromeando, distrayendo a todos.

person body character

noun

Oreja, lóbulo de la oreja

An ear or ear lobe.

Examples :

"While shaving, the poor sod had a fit and cut part of a lug off."

Mientras se afeitaba, el pobre hombre tuvo un ataque y se cortó parte de la oreja.

anatomy body organ physiology

noun

Caja

A wood box used for transporting fruit or vegetables.

Examples :

"The farmer carefully filled each lug with freshly picked tomatoes. "

El agricultor llenó cuidadosamente cada caja con tomates recién recolectados.

fruit vegetable agriculture utensil item

noun

Solicitud de dinero, petición

A request for money, as for political purposes.

Examples :

"They put the lug on him at the courthouse."

Le hicieron una petición de dinero en el juzgado.

politics government finance economy

noun

Varilla, barra

A rod or pole.

Examples :

"The farmer used a long wooden lug to move the heavy sacks of potatoes. "

El granjero usó una larga varilla de madera para mover los pesados sacos de patatas.

part thing

noun

Una medida de longitud igual a 16 1/2 pies

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. "

Los topógrafos marcaron la línea de propiedad cada 16 pies y medio.

unit math

noun

Vela de cuchillo

A lugsail.

Examples :

"The sailboat's main sail was a large square sail, but the smaller triangular lug was used for lighter winds. "

La vela mayor del velero era una gran vela cuadrada, pero la vela de cuchillo triangular más pequeña se usaba para vientos más ligeros.

nautical sailing

noun

Hebilla, presilla

(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. "

El fabricante de carruajes inspeccionó cuidadosamente la hebilla del arnés, asegurándose de que fuera lo suficientemente fuerte como para soportar el peso de la lanza.

part machine

noun

Orejeta, saliente

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. "

El artesano alineó cuidadosamente las orejetas de la bisagra antes de insertar el pasador para conectar la puerta al marco.

part architecture building technical device

noun

Saliente, protuberancia

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. "

La saliente del neumático ayudó al coche a agarrarse a la carretera helada.

part technical machine

noun

Gusano de arena

A lugworm.

Examples :

"The fisherman dug in the sand, hoping to find a fat lug to use as bait. "

El pescador cavó en la arena, esperando encontrar un gusano de arena gordo para usar como cebo.

animal biology nature

verb

Arrastrar, jalar

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

Examples :

"Why do you always lug around so many books?"

¿Por qué siempre arrastras tantos libros?

action item

verb

Avanzar lentamente, ir a paso de tortuga

To run at too slow a speed.

Examples :

"The runner was lugging along, making slow progress in the race. "

El corredor avanzaba lentamente, progresando poco a poco en la carrera.

vehicle machine technical

verb

Exceder la vela

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. "

El capitán del velero tuvo que exceder la vela extra, porque el viento aumentó inesperadamente.

nautical sailing

verb

Tirar hacia la barandilla interior (lugging in) o exterior (lugging out) durante una carrera

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. "

El ciclista tiró hacia la barandilla interior en la última vuelta para ganar una posición.

sport race vehicle

Meanings

Arrastre, remolque

Examples :

"a hard lug"

Un arrastre difícil.

Carga, lo que se arrastra

Examples :

"The pack is a heavy lug."

El paquete es una carga pesada.

Cosa que se mueve lentamente

Examples :

"The old truck was a lug, taking forever to get to the school. "

El viejo camión era una cosa que se movía lentamente, tardando una eternidad en llegar a la escuela.

Tuerca de rueda

Examples :

"The mechanic tightened the lug nuts on the car tire. "

El mecánico apretó las tuercas de las ruedas del neumático del coche.

Terminal, terminal de cable

Examples :

"The electrician used the lug to connect the wire to the outlet. "

El electricista usó el terminal para conectar el cable al enchufe.

Asa, saliente

Examples :

"The suitcase has a sturdy lug on the side so you can easily pull it on wheels. "

La maleta tiene un asa resistente en el lateral para que puedas tirar de ella fácilmente sobre ruedas.

Tonto, grandullón

Examples :

"The lug in our history class was always joking around, distracting everyone. "

El grandullón de nuestra clase de historia siempre estaba bromeando, distrayendo a todos.

Oreja, lóbulo de la oreja

Examples :

"While shaving, the poor sod had a fit and cut part of a lug off."

Mientras se afeitaba, el pobre hombre tuvo un ataque y se cortó parte de la oreja.

Caja

Examples :

"The farmer carefully filled each lug with freshly picked tomatoes. "

El agricultor llenó cuidadosamente cada caja con tomates recién recolectados.

Solicitud de dinero, petición

Examples :

"They put the lug on him at the courthouse."

Le hicieron una petición de dinero en el juzgado.

Varilla, barra

Examples :

"The farmer used a long wooden lug to move the heavy sacks of potatoes. "

El granjero usó una larga varilla de madera para mover los pesados sacos de patatas.

Una medida de longitud igual a 16 1/2 pies

Examples :

"The surveyors marked the property line every lug, which is sixteen and a half feet. "

Los topógrafos marcaron la línea de propiedad cada 16 pies y medio.

Vela de cuchillo

Examples :

"The sailboat's main sail was a large square sail, but the smaller triangular lug was used for lighter winds. "

La vela mayor del velero era una gran vela cuadrada, pero la vela de cuchillo triangular más pequeña se usaba para vientos más ligeros.

Hebilla, presilla

Examples :

"The carriage maker carefully inspected the lug on the harness, ensuring it was strong enough to support the weight of the shaft. "

El fabricante de carruajes inspeccionó cuidadosamente la hebilla del arnés, asegurándose de que fuera lo suficientemente fuerte como para soportar el peso de la lanza.

Orejeta, saliente

Examples :

"The craftsman carefully aligned the hinge's lugs before inserting the pin to connect the door to the frame. "

El artesano alineó cuidadosamente las orejetas de la bisagra antes de insertar el pasador para conectar la puerta al marco.

Saliente, protuberancia

Examples :

"The tire's lug helped the car grip the icy road. "

La saliente del neumático ayudó al coche a agarrarse a la carretera helada.

Gusano de arena

Examples :

"The fisherman dug in the sand, hoping to find a fat lug to use as bait. "

El pescador cavó en la arena, esperando encontrar un gusano de arena gordo para usar como cebo.

Arrastrar, jalar

Examples :

"Why do you always lug around so many books?"

¿Por qué siempre arrastras tantos libros?

Avanzar lentamente, ir a paso de tortuga

Examples :

"The runner was lugging along, making slow progress in the race. "

El corredor avanzaba lentamente, progresando poco a poco en la carrera.

Exceder la vela

Examples :

"The sailboat captain had to lug extra sails, because the wind unexpectedly picked up. "