lug¹ Definition
lug (lug)
transitive verb lugged, lug′·ging
- to carry or drag (something heavy)
- to introduce (a topic, story, etc.) without good reason into a conversation or discourse
Etymology: ME luggen, prob. < Scand, as in Swed lugga, to pull, lit., pull by the hair < lugg, forelock
intransitive verb
☆ Horse Racing to veer slightly from a direct course the favorite lugged in toward the rail
noun
- Scot. an ear
- an earlike projection by which a thing is held or supported
- a loop on the side of a harness through which the shaft passes
- any of the heavy bolts which extend out from an axle hub or a disc brake, used, with a lug nut, to mount a wheel
- a shallow box for shipping fruit or produce
- any of a series of raised or projecting areas as on an automobile tire or the sole of a boot, for increasing traction
- ☆ Slang money exacted for political purposes: chiefly in put the lug on, to exact a contribution from
- Slang a fellow, esp. a loutish fellow
- Archaic the act of lugging
Etymology: < ?
lug² Definition
lug (lug)
noun
lug³ Definition
lug (lug)
lug Synonyms
lug Usage Examples
Object
- suitcase: Maybe they're just lugging two suitcases full of bricks around for absolutely no reason whatsoever!
- laptop: Unfortunately I'm not one of the ' lug a laptop ' types.
- gear: To lug gear lean against each old town walking off white sand.
- distance: The thickness is 11 mm and the lug to lug distance is 40 mm.
- bag: Lugging big heavy bags around hot countries is no fun.
Converse of object
- mount: This is driven around its endless path by lugs mounted in a hollow drive shaft that interact with the spring's windings.
- lock: The long bolt handle and guide rib lock forward of the split receiver and act as the rifle's sole locking lug.
- fix: The Lima fixing lugs at the rear of the chassis are retained.
- locate: Photo 5 shows how the locating lugs fit into the top disk.
Modifies a noun
- wrench: I often carry a small pipe, which will fit over the lug wrench.
- pa: The text is very rich with detailed guidance about practices that form the basis of the dGe lugs pa understanding of Buddhism.
- nut: The lug nuts have been loosened on my car tires twice in the past week.
- worm: The bait, either mussels, mackerel, or lug worm is in the enamel plate on his knee.
- hole: Tune in for plenty more sonic candy to fill ya lug holes!
Followed by an intransitive particle
around: Your staff too, will be grateful for the lighter weight of the generators they have to lug around with them.
Followed by a transitive particle
around: Young Mr Malcolm has kindly agreed to help us lug boxes around.
Noun used with modifier
- dge: Actually, I am quite aware of this distinction, which is common in dGe lugs writings.
- crown: Width is 41 mm excluding crown and 44 mm including crown Lug to lug is 46 mm, Thickness is 14.5 mm.
- lifting: Eyebolts and lifting lugs anchored or welded on overhead ceiling structures; 2 ).
- tube: Hardware consisted of tube lugs all round, which looked very stylish indeed.

