name
Meaning 1
Alternative spelling of Lugh.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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Standard Lemma guide
lug
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Sound
Pronunciation
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lŭg
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Canada, General-American, Received-Pronunciation: /lʌɡ/
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Australian, New-Zealand: /lɐɡ/
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Northern-England: /lʊɡ/
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rhymes with -ʌɡ
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CMU ARPABET: L AH1 G Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
The act of hauling or dragging.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- a hard lug
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noun
Meaning 3
That which is hauled or dragged.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- The pack is a heavy lug.
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noun
Meaning 4
Anything that moves slowly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 5
A lug nut.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles
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noun
Meaning 6
A 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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, electrical, electrical-engineering, electricity, electromagnetism, energy, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics
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noun
Meaning 7
A part of something which sticks out, used as a handle or support.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 8
A large, clumsy, awkward man; a fool.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: big lug
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noun
Meaning 9
An ear or ear lobe.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
Examples
- While shaving, the poor sod had a fit and cut part of a lug off.
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noun
Meaning 10
A wood box used for transporting fruit or vegetables.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 11
A request for money, as for political purposes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang
Examples
- They put the lug on him at the courthouse.
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noun
Meaning 12
A lugworm.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 13
A pull or drag on a cigarette.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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noun
Meaning 14
A rod or pole.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, dialectal
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noun
Meaning 15
A measure of length equal to 16+1⁄2 feet.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, archaic, dialectal
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Synonyms: rod
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noun
Meaning 16
A lugsail.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
Meaning 17
The leather loop or ear by which a shaft is held up.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: harness
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noun
Meaning 18
A loop (or protuberance) found on both arms of a hinge, featuring a hole for the axis of the hinge.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 19
A ridge or other protuberance on the surface of a body to increase traction or provide a hold for holding and moving it.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 20
Initialism of lesbian until graduation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
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noun
Meaning 21
Initialism of Linux user group.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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verb
Meaning 22
To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry; to pull.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, sometimes, transitive
Examples
- Why do you always lug around so many books?
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verb
Meaning 23
To run at too slow a speed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Examples
- When driving up a hill, choose a lower gear so you don't lug the engine.
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verb
Meaning 24
To carry an excessive amount of sail for the conditions prevailing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: nautical, transport
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verb
Meaning 25
To pull toward the inside rail ("lugging in") or the outside rail ("lugging out") during a race.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Topics: hobbies, horse-racing, horseracing, horses, lifestyle, pets, racing, sports
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noun
Meaning 26
marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back; often used for fishing bait
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: lugworm, lobworm
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: polychaete, polychete, polychaete worm, polychete worm
noun
Meaning 27
a projecting piece that is used to lift or support or turn something
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: projection
noun
Meaning 28
a sail with four corners that is hoisted from a yard that is oblique to the mast
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: lugsail
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: fore-and-aft sail
noun
Meaning 29
ancient Celtic god
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Lugh
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: Celtic deity
verb
Meaning 30
carry with difficulty
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- You'll have to lug this suitcase
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Synonyms: tote, tug
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: transport, carry
verb
Meaning 31
obstruct
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- My nose is all stuffed
- Her arteries are blocked
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: stuff, choke up, block
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: clog, choke off, clog up, back up, congest, choke, foul
History
Etymology
From Middle English luggen, possibly from a Scandinavian/North Germanic source, (compare Swedish lugga, Norwegian lugge); also in English dialectal as lig (“to lug”). Noun is via Scots lugge, probably from Old Norse (compare Norwegian and Swedish lugg). Probably related to slug (“lazy, slow-moving”), which may be from similar source(s).
From Middle English lugge (“pole, stick, staff”).
Across languages
Translations
33 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Bulgarian: карабина на теглич (karabina na teglič) — lug nut
- Galician: trela — lug nut
- Galician: braga — lug nut
- Galician: targa — lug nut
- Swedish: hjulskruv — lug nut
- Swedish: hjulmutter — lug nut
- Bulgarian: кабелна обувка (kabelna obuvka) — device for terminating an electrical conductor
- French: cosse — device for terminating an electrical conductor
- German: Kabelschuh — device for terminating an electrical conductor
- French: oreille — protrusion used as a handle or point of attachment
- French: tenon — protrusion used as a handle or point of attachment
- Māori: taupopoia — protrusion used as a handle or point of attachment
- Bulgarian: дърпам (dǎrpam) — to haul something heavy
- Bulgarian: влача (vlača) — to haul something heavy
- Cebuano: baguod — to haul something heavy
- Dutch: sjouwen — to haul something heavy
- Finnish: kiskoa — to haul something heavy
- French: trimbaler — to haul something heavy
- French: traîner — to haul something heavy
- Galician: ransir — to haul something heavy
- Galician: restexar — to haul something heavy
- Galician: acorzoar — to haul something heavy
- Galician: arrousar — to haul something heavy
- Navajo: yiłjiid — to haul something heavy
- Occitan: tirassar — to haul something heavy
- Polish: zataskać — to haul something heavy
- Polish: zataszczyć — to haul something heavy
- Spanish: cargar con — to haul something heavy
- Spanish: arrastrar — to haul something heavy
- Spanish: jalar — to haul something heavy
- Spanish: acarrear — to haul something heavy
- Spanish: carrear (disused) — to haul something heavy
- Swedish: kånka — to haul something heavy