LUG Synonyms: 200 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of lug

as in lump

a big clumsy often slow-witted person get off of my feet, you big lug!

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as in little man

an average or ordinary man the billionaire industrialist was totally clueless about the concerns of the blue-collar lugs that worked for him

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verb

ˈləg

as in to pull

to cause to follow by applying steady force on lugged the lawn mower out into the backyard

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as in to carry

to support and take from one place to another I don't understand why he's always lugging all of his books around when his locker is right over there

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Recent Examples of lug

Noun

Also, proper torque on the lug nuts matters more than most people realize − uneven tightening can actually introduce rotor distortion. — John Paul, The Providence Journal, 3 July 2026 The rubber outsole is super grippy, with three-millimeter lugs. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026

Verb

Its bed and cabin space were also perfect for lugging camping gear from New Jersey to Pennsylvania and back. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 30 July 2026 An extendable microfiber duster will keep you from having to lug a ladder around your house. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lug

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lug

Noun

Tyman was immediately referred to a local hospital due to concerns about the lump.

— Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
Combine flour, ground almonds, sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl and whisk to blend evenly so there are no lumps of sugar.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of lump

Verb

Pratt fouled off Thornton’s first pitch and then pulled back his bat on the second one, a fastball right down the middle.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
Washington has turned to pulling economic levers six months into a war on Iran that has ground to a stalemate militarily, with peace talks stalled and most traffic through the crucial Strait of Hormuz blocked.

— Tucker Reals, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of pull

Noun

Water levels on the Danube River, the second longest in Europe, have dropped so low because of drought that the hulks of dozens of World War II German battleships — and even the remains of an ancient woolly mammoth — are emerging into view.

— CBS News, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
In the film, Russell wants a hulk of a man but doesn’t care about money, while Monroe transparently is looking for a man who can fuel her desire for diamonds.

— Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

Definition of hulk

Verb

And just a few miles away, the popular Mount Washington Cog Railway hauls visitors to the summit of the property’s namesake, and the highest peak in the Northeast at nearly 6,300 feet.

— Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Ford's cargo van is clearly designed with daily utility in mind for drivers who need lots of cargo space and haul heavy objects.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026