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lugging

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "lugging" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

lugging

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

lugging is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, lugging is hyphenated as:

Definitions oflugging

1verb
  • (sometimes figurative) To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry; to pull.

    Example: "Why do you always lug around so many books?"

  • To run at too slow a speed.

    Example: "When driving up a hill, choose a lower gear so you don't lug the engine."

  • To carry an excessive amount of sail for the conditions prevailing.
  • To pull toward the inside rail ("lugging in") or the outside rail ("lugging out") during a race.
1noun
  • The process by which something is lugged from one place to another; a laborious carrying or dragging.
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