lug in French
lug in French is cosse, oreille, tenon — lug means to carry or drag something heavy, usually with effort.
lug in French
cosse
(electrical engineering) 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.
oreille
A part of something which sticks out, used as a handle or support.
tenon
A part of something which sticks out, used as a handle or support.
traîner
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry; to pull.
trimbaler
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry; to pull.
What does "lug" mean?
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verb To carry or drag something heavy, usually with effort.
"He had to lug his suitcase up four flights of stairs."
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noun A part that sticks out from something, often used as a handle, attachment point, or fitting for a bolt or wire.
"The mechanic attached a new lug to the battery cable."
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noun Informal: an ear.
"He gave the boy a clip round the lug."
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lug in a sentence
- He had to lug his suitcase up four flights of stairs.
- She lugged the bags of shopping home from the market.
- The mechanic attached a new lug to the battery cable.
- He gave the boy a clip round the lug.
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What is "lug" in French?
"lug" in French is cosse, oreille, tenon. lug means: To carry or drag something heavy, usually with effort.
How do you use "lug" in a sentence?
Example: "He had to lug his suitcase up four flights of stairs." In French, "lug" is cosse, oreille, tenon.
Are there other ways to say "lug" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "lug": cosse, oreille, tenon, traîner, trimbaler.
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