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lugs

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lugs

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, lugs is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions oflugs

1noun
  • The act of hauling or dragging.

    Example: "a hard lug"

  • That which is hauled or dragged.

    Example: "The pack is a heavy lug."

  • Anything that moves slowly.
  • A lug nut.

    Synonyms: "lug nut"

  • A device for terminating an electrical conductor to facilitate the mechanical connection; to the conductor it may be crimped to form a cold weld, soldered or have pressure from a screw.
  • A part of something which sticks out, used as a handle or support.
  • A fool, a large man.

    Synonyms: "big lug"

  • An ear or ear lobe.

    Example: "While shaving, the poor sod had a fit and cut part of a lug off."

  • A wood box used for transporting fruit or vegetables.
  • A request for money, as for political purposes.

    Example: "They put the lug on him at the courthouse."

  • A rod or pole.
  • A measure of length equal to 16 1/2 feet.

    Synonyms: rod

  • A lugsail.
  • (harness) The leather loop or ear by which a shaft is held up.
  • A loop (or protuberance) found on both arms of a hinge, featuring a hole for the axis of the hinge.
  • A ridge or other protuberance on the surface of a body to increase traction or provide a hold for holding and moving it.
  • A lugworm.
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.

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