noun🔗ShareArrastre, remolqueThe act of hauling or dragging."a hard lug"Un arrastre difícil.actionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCarga, lo que se arrastraThat which is hauled or dragged."The pack is a heavy lug."El paquete es una carga pesada.actionthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCosa que se mueve lentamenteAnything that moves slowly."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.vehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTuerca de ruedaA lug nut."The mechanic tightened the lug nuts on the car tire. "El mecánico apretó las tuercas de las ruedas del neumático del coche.machinevehiclepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTerminal, terminal de cableA 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. "El electricista usó el terminal para conectar el cable al enchufe.electronicsdeviceelectrictechnicalmachineutilityindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAsa, salienteA 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. "La maleta tiene un asa resistente en el lateral para que puedas tirar de ella fácilmente sobre ruedas.parttechnicalmachinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTonto, grandullónA fool, a large man."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.personbodycharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOreja, lóbulo de la orejaAn ear or ear lobe."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.anatomybodyorganphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCajaA wood box used for transporting fruit or vegetables."The farmer carefully filled each lug with freshly picked tomatoes. "El agricultor llenó cuidadosamente cada caja con tomates recién recolectados.fruitvegetableagricultureutensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSolicitud de dinero, peticiónA request for money, as for political purposes."They put the lug on him at the courthouse."Le hicieron una petición de dinero en el juzgado.politicsgovernmentfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVarilla, barraA rod or pole."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.partthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUna medida de longitud igual a 16 1/2 piesA measure of length equal to 16 1/2 feet."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.unitmathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVela de cuchilloA lugsail."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.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHebilla, presilla(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. "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.partmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOrejeta, salienteA 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. "El artesano alineó cuidadosamente las orejetas de la bisagra antes de insertar el pasador para conectar la puerta al marco.partarchitecturebuildingtechnicaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSaliente, protuberanciaA 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. "La saliente del neumático ayudó al coche a agarrarse a la carretera helada.parttechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGusano de arenaA lugworm."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.animalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareArrastrar, jalar(sometimes figurative) To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry; to pull."Why do you always lug around so many books?"¿Por qué siempre arrastras tantos libros?actionitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAvanzar lentamente, ir a paso de tortugaTo run at too slow a speed."The runner was lugging along, making slow progress in the race. "El corredor avanzaba lentamente, progresando poco a poco en la carrera.vehiclemachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareExceder la velaTo carry an excessive amount of sail for the conditions prevailing."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.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTirar hacia la barandilla interior (lugging in) o exterior (lugging out) durante una carreraTo 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. "El ciclista tiró hacia la barandilla interior en la última vuelta para ganar una posición.sportracevehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
