First Known Use: 14th century
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1lug
verb \ˈləg\
: to pull or carry (something) with great effort
luggedlug·ging
Full Definition of LUG
transitive verb
2
: to carry laboriously <lugged the bags to the car>
3
: to introduce in a forced manner <lugs my name into the argument>
intransitive verb
1
: to pull with effort : tug
2
: to move heavily or by jerks <the car lugs on hills>
3
of a racehorse : to swerve from the course toward or away from the inside rail
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Origin of LUG
Middle English luggen to pull by the hair or ear, drag, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian lugga to pull by the hair
2lug
noun
Definition of LUG
1
archaic a : an act of lugging b : something that is lugged c : a shipping container for produce
2
: lugsail
3
plural : superior airs or affectations <put on lugs>
4
slang : an exaction of money —used in the phrase put the lug on
First Known Use of LUG
1616
3lug
noun
Definition of LUG
1
: something (as a handle) that projects like an ear: as a : a leather loop on a harness saddle through which the shaft passes b : a metal fitting to which electrical wires are soldered or connected
2
chiefly British : ear
3
: a ridge (as on the bottom of a shoe) to increase traction
4
: a nut used to secure a wheel on an automotive vehicle —called also lug nut
5
a : a big clumsy fellow b : an ordinary commonplace person
Origin of LUG
Middle English (Scots) lugge, perhaps from Middle English luggen
First Known Use: 15th century
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LUG Defined for Kids
lug
verb \ˈləg\
luggedlug·ging
Definition of LUG for Kids
: to pull or carry with great effort <I lugged my bag to the bus.>
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