\ ˈləg
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lugged; lugging
Definition of lug
(Entry 1 of 3)
2
: to carry laboriously
lugged the bags to the car
3
: to introduce in a forced manner
lugs my name into the argument
1
: to pull with effort : tug
2
: to move heavily or by jerks
the car lugs on hills
3
of a racehorse
: to swerve from the course toward or away from the inside rail
lug
noun (1)Definition of lug (Entry 2 of 3)
1
archaic
a
: an act of lugging
b
: something that is lugged
c
: a shipping container for produce
2
: lugsail
3
lugs plural
: superior airs or affectations
put on lugs
4
slang
: an exaction of money
—used in the phrase put the lug on
lug
noun (2)Definition of lug (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: something (such as a handle) that projects like an ear: such as
a
: a leather loop on a harness saddle through which the shaft passes
b
: a metal fitting to which electrical wires are soldered or connected
3
: a ridge (as on the bottom of a shoe) to increase traction
4
: a nut used to secure a wheel on an automotive vehicle
— called also lug nut
5a
: a big clumsy fellow
b
: an ordinary commonplace person
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“Lug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lug. Accessed 27 Feb. 2021.
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lug
verb
English Language Learners Definition of lug
: to pull or carry (something) with great effort
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lug
verb
\ ˈləg
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lugged; lugging
Kids Definition of lug
: to pull or carry with great effort
I lugged my bag to the bus.
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The first known use of lug was in the 14th century
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