Definition of Lug

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Definition of Lug

Lug

The ear, or its lobe.

That which projects like an ear, esp. that by which anything is supported, carried, or grasped, or to which a support is fastened; an ear; as, the lugs of a kettle; the lugs of a founder's flask; the lug (handle) of a jug.

A projecting piece to which anything, as a rod, is attached, or against which anything, as a wedge or key, bears, or through which a bolt passes, etc.

The leather loop or ear by which a shaft is held up.

The lugworm.

To pull with force; to haul; to drag along; to carry with difficulty, as something heavy or cumbersome.

To move slowly and heavily.

The act of lugging; as, a hard lug; that which is lugged; as, the pack is a heavy lug.

Anything which moves slowly.

A rod or pole.

A measure of length, being 16/ feet; a rod, pole, or perch.

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Lug Translations

lug in French is rudiment
lug in German is zerren
lug in Italian is abbrivo
lug in Norwegian is hale, slepe
lug in Spanish is rudimento

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