verb
lug
luhg
Lug (verb) means to carry or drag something heavy, usually with effort. Example: “He had to lug his suitcase up four flights of stairs.”
verb
1
To carry or drag something heavy, usually with effort.
"He had to lug his suitcase up four flights of stairs."
"She lugged the bags of shopping home from the market."
noun
1
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."
2
Informal: an ear.
"He gave the boy a clip round the lug."
How to use lug
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMostly used today as a verb meaning to haul something heavy around, or as a noun for a protruding fitting like a wire terminal.
Common pairings
lug around
lug a suitcase
battery lug
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Word forms
- Plural
- lugs
- Third person singular
- lugs
- Past tense
- lugged
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Etymology
From Middle English luggen, likely from a Scandinavian source (compare Swedish lugga); the noun sense of "ear" comes via Scots lugge, possibly from a similar Norse root.
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Rhymes for lug
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What does “lug” mean?
The word “lug” means to carry or drag something heavy, usually with effort. In plain terms, mostly used today as a verb meaning to haul something heavy around, or as a noun for a protruding fitting like a wire terminal.
How do you pronounce “lug”?
“Lug” is pronounced luhg (/lʌɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lug” in a sentence?
Here is “lug” used in a sentence: “He had to lug his suitcase up four flights of stairs.”
What part of speech is “lug”?
Depending on how it is used, “lug” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “lug” come from?
The word “lug” comes from Middle English. From Middle English luggen, likely from a Scandinavian source (compare Swedish lugga); the noun sense of "ear" comes via Scots lugge, possibly from a similar Norse root.
How many meanings does “lug” have?
“Lug” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to carry or drag something heavy, usually with effort.
