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lug¹ Definition

lug (lug)

transitive verb lugged, lug·ging

  1. to carry or drag (something heavy)
  2. 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

  1. Scot. an ear
  2. an earlike projection by which a thing is held or supported
  3. a loop on the side of a harness through which the shaft passes
  4. 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
  5. a shallow box for shipping fruit or produce
  6. any of a series of raised or projecting areas as on an automobile tire or the sole of a boot, for increasing traction
  7. Slang money exacted for political purposes: chiefly in put the lug on, to exact a contribution from
  8. Slang a fellow, esp. a loutish fellow
  9. Archaic the act of lugging

Etymology: < ?

lug² Definition

lug (lug)

noun

lugsail

lug³ Definition

lug (lug)

noun

lugworm

Etymology: < ?

lug Synonyms

lug

v.

carry, tug, lift, haul; see draw 1.

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.

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