lug
noun · verb
Simple meaning
Hauling or dragging.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
luhgIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈlʌɡ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The act of hauling or dragging.
Anything that moves slowly.
A projecting piece that is used to lift or support or turn something
A part of something which sticks out, used as a handle or support.
uk
An ear or ear lobe.
A loop (or protuberance) found on both arms of a hinge, featuring a hole for the axis of the hinge.
verb
transitive
To run at too slow a speed.
Carry with difficulty
“You'll have to lug this suitcase.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The act of hauling or dragging.
Used this way, lug is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “You'll have to lug this suitcase.”verb
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