lug

//lʌɡ//
B2Frequency Level 12Colloquial
Visual representation of lug

Verb

lugInfinitive
lugPresent tense
luggedPast tense
luggedPast participle
luggingPresent participle
lugsThird-person singular
1

To carry or drag something heavy with great effort.

I had to lug my heavy suitcase up three flights of stairs.

2

To pull or tug at something forcefully.

The child lugged at her mother's sleeve to get her attention.

Noun

lugSingular
lugsPlural
1

A projecting part or handle, especially one used for carrying or gripping.

Hold the pot by the lugs on either side.

2

An ear, especially a large or protruding one (informal).

He pulled his hat down over his lugs to keep warm.

3

A type of nut used to secure a wheel to a vehicle.

Make sure all the lugs are tightened before driving.

Synonym