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lug

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Noun

  1. The act of hauling or dragging.
  2. That which is hauled or dragged.
  3. Anything that moves slowly.
  4. A lug nut.
  5. 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.
  6. A part of something which sticks out, used as a handle or support.
  7. A large, clumsy, awkward man; a fool.
  8. An ear or ear lobe.
  9. A wood box used for transporting fruit or vegetables.
  10. A request for money, as for political purposes.
  11. A lugworm.
  12. A pull or drag on a cigarette.
  13. A rod or pole.
  14. A measure of length equal to 16+¹⁄₂ feet.
  15. A lugsail.
  16. The leather loop or ear by which a shaft is held up.
  17. A loop (or protuberance) found on both arms of a hinge, featuring a hole for the axis of the hinge.
  18. A ridge or other protuberance on the surface of a body to increase traction or provide a hold for holding and moving it.
  19. Initialism of Linux user group.

Verb

  1. To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry; to pull.
  2. To run at too slow a speed.
  3. To carry an excessive amount of sail for the conditions prevailing.
  4. To pull toward the inside rail ("lugging in") or the outside rail ("lugging out") during a race.

Proper noun

  1. Alternative spelling of Lugh.

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