lug
Short definition from Wiktionary
Noun
- The act of hauling or dragging.
- That which is hauled or dragged.
- Anything that moves slowly.
- A lug nut.
- 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.
- A part of something which sticks out, used as a handle or support.
- A large, clumsy, awkward man; a fool.
- An ear or ear lobe.
- A wood box used for transporting fruit or vegetables.
- A request for money, as for political purposes.
- A lugworm.
- A pull or drag on a cigarette.
- A rod or pole.
- A measure of length equal to 16+¹⁄₂ feet.
- A lugsail.
- The leather loop or ear by which a shaft is held up.
- A loop (or protuberance) found on both arms of a hinge, featuring a hole for the axis of the hinge.
- A ridge or other protuberance on the surface of a body to increase traction or provide a hold for holding and moving it.
- Initialism of lesbian until graduation.
- Initialism of Linux user group.
Verb
- To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry; to pull.
- To run at too slow a speed.
- To carry an excessive amount of sail for the conditions prevailing.
- To pull toward the inside rail ("lugging in") or the outside rail ("lugging out") during a race.
Proper noun
- Alternative spelling of Lugh.
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