noun🔗ShareTraction, halageThe act of hauling or dragging."a hard lug"Une traction difficile.actionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCe qui est transporté, fardeauThat which is hauled or dragged."The pack is a heavy lug."Le paquet est un lourd fardeau.actionthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareQuelque chose de lentAnything that moves slowly."The old truck was a lug, taking forever to get to the school. "Le vieux camion était quelque chose de lent, mettant une éternité pour arriver à l'école.vehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉcrou de roueA lug nut."The mechanic tightened the lug nuts on the car tire. "Le mécanicien a serré les écrous de roue sur le pneu de la voiture.machinevehiclepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCosseA 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. "L'électricien a utilisé la cosse pour connecter le fil à la prise.electronicsdeviceelectrictechnicalmachineutilityindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnse, ergotA 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 valise a une anse robuste sur le côté pour que vous puissiez facilement la tirer sur des roulettes.parttechnicalmachinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNigaud, grand dadaisA fool, a large man."The lug in our history class was always joking around, distracting everyone. "Le grand dadais de notre cours d'histoire plaisantait toujours, distrayant tout le monde.personbodycharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOreille, lobe de l'oreilleAn ear or ear lobe."While shaving, the poor sod had a fit and cut part of a lug off."En se rasant, le pauvre type a eu une crise et s'est coupé une partie de l'oreille.anatomybodyorganphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCaisse, cageotA wood box used for transporting fruit or vegetables."The farmer carefully filled each lug with freshly picked tomatoes. "L'agriculteur a soigneusement rempli chaque cageot de tomates fraîchement cueillies.fruitvegetableagricultureutensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDemande d'argent, quêteA request for money, as for political purposes."They put the lug on him at the courthouse."Ils lui ont fait une demande d'argent au tribunal.politicsgovernmentfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTige, barreA rod or pole."The farmer used a long wooden lug to move the heavy sacks of potatoes. "L'agriculteur a utilisé une longue barre en bois pour déplacer les lourds sacs de pommes de terre.partthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUne mesure de longueur égale à 16 pieds et demiA measure of length equal to 16 1/2 feet."The surveyors marked the property line every lug, which is sixteen and a half feet. "Les arpenteurs ont marqué la limite de la propriété tous les 16 pieds et demi.unitmathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVoile à corneA lugsail."The sailboat's main sail was a large square sail, but the smaller triangular lug was used for lighter winds. "La grand-voile du voilier était une grande voile carrée, mais la voile à corne triangulaire plus petite était utilisée pour les vents plus faibles.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBoucle, attache(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. "Le sellier a soigneusement inspecté la boucle du harnais, s'assurant qu'elle était suffisamment solide pour supporter le poids du timon.partmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOreille, ergotA 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. "L'artisan a soigneusement aligné les oreilles de la charnière avant d'insérer la goupille pour relier la porte au cadre.partarchitecturebuildingtechnicaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareErgot, protubéranceA 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. "L'ergot du pneu a aidé la voiture à adhérer à la route verglacée.parttechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArénicoleA lugworm."The fisherman dug in the sand, hoping to find a fat lug to use as bait. "Le pêcheur a creusé dans le sable, espérant trouver une grosse arénicole à utiliser comme appât.animalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTirer, traîner(sometimes figurative) To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry; to pull."Why do you always lug around so many books?"Pourquoi traînes-tu toujours autant de livres avec toi ?actionitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAvancer lentement, traînerTo run at too slow a speed."The runner was lugging along, making slow progress in the race. "Le coureur avançait lentement, faisant de lents progrès dans la course.vehiclemachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSurcharger de voilesTo carry an excessive amount of sail for the conditions prevailing."The sailboat captain had to lug extra sails, because the wind unexpectedly picked up. "Le capitaine du voilier a dû surcharger de voiles supplémentaires, car le vent s'est levé de manière inattendue.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTirer vers le rail intérieur (lugging in) ou extérieur (lugging out)To 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. "Le cycliste a tiré vers l'intérieur dans le dernier tour pour gagner une position.sportracevehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
