\ ˈləg 
\
\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
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of lug
: to pull or carry (something) with great effort
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lug
verb\ ˈləg \
\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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