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lug

1

[ luhg ]

verb (used with object)

, lugged, lug·ging.
  1. to pull or carry with force or effort:

    to lug a suitcase upstairs.

  2. to introduce or interject in an inappropriate or irrelevant manner:

    to lug personalities into a discussion of philosophy.

  3. (of a sailing ship) to carry an excessive amount of (sail) for the conditions prevailing.


verb (used without object)

, lugged, lug·ging.
  1. to pull or tug laboriously.
  2. (of an engine or machine) to jerk, hesitate, or strain:

    The engine lugs when we climb a steep hill.

noun

  1. an act or instance of lugging; a forcible pull; haul.
  2. a wooden box for transporting fruit or vegetables.
  3. Slang. a request for or exaction of money, as for political purposes:

    They put the lug on him at the office.

lug

2

[ luhg ]

noun

  1. a projecting piece by which anything is held or supported.
  2. a ridge or welt that helps to provide traction, as on a tire or the sole of a shoe.
  3. Masonry. either of the ends of a lug sill.
  4. Carpentry. (in a double-hung window) one of a pair of projections extending downward from the ends of the meeting rail of the upper sash.
  5. a leather loop hanging down from a saddle, through which a shaft is passed for support.
  6. Shipbuilding. clip 2( def 6 ).
  7. Slang.
    1. an awkward, clumsy fellow.
    2. a blockhead.
    3. a man; guy.

lug

3

[ luhg ]

noun

lug

4

[ luhg ]

noun

Lug

5

[ lookh ]

noun

  1. an ancient Irish god, probably a solar deity.

lug

1

/ lʌɡ /

verb

  1. to carry or drag (something heavy) with great effort
  2. tr to introduce (an irrelevant topic) into a conversation or discussion
  3. tr (of a sailing vessel) to carry too much (sail) for the amount of wind blowing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. the act or an instance of lugging
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

lug

2

/ lʌɡ /

noun

  1. a projecting piece by which something is connected, supported, or lifted
  2. Also calledtug a leather loop used in harness for various purposes
  3. a box or basket for vegetables or fruit with a capacity of 28 to 40 pounds
  4. dialect.
    another word for ear 1
  5. slang.
    a man, esp a stupid or awkward one
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

lug

3

/ lʌɡ /

noun

  1. nautical short for lugsail
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

lug

4

/ lʌɡ /

noun

  1. short for lugworm
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of lug1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English luggen, from Scandinavian; compare Norwegian lugge, Swedish lugga “to pull by the hair”

Origin of lug2

First recorded in 1485–95; from Scandinavian; compare Norwegian, Swedish lugg “forelock”; lug 1

Origin of lug3

By shortening

Origin of lug4

First recorded in 1595–1605; earlier lugg; perhaps special use of lug 2
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Word History and Origins

Origin of lug1

C14: probably from Scandinavian; apparently related to Norwegian lugge to pull by the hair

Origin of lug2

C15 (Scots dialect) lugge ear, perhaps related to lug 1(in the sense: to pull by the ear)

Origin of lug3

C16: origin uncertain
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Example Sentences

Darren was the kind of man who'd lug a sofa bed up three flights of stairs without a whisper of complaint.

I mean, what an incredibly annoying gift to have to lug home.

No bulky helmet to lug around or uncomfortable shell to ruin your hairstyle.

The macho guys could lug up buckets of water, which are sorely needed to flush toilets.

The clip played with the belabored simplicity of a silent movie—one lug and two thugs, brandished gun and chain-snatch.

In this case a lug L is cast upon the block, forming, indeed, a portion of said block.

After getting well away from the beach he hoisted a small lug-sail, and stood out to sea.

It takes a full day to lug enough water up to the canyon levels to wash out a pan of gravel.

They would say, 'We shall get our land for potato-ground at 1/2 d. a lug, instead of paying 3d.

We want to lug this h-yer money up stairs and count it before everybody—then ther' ain't noth'n suspicious.

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