lugged; lugging
2
: to carry laboriously
lugged the bags to the car
3
: to introduce in a forced manner
lugs my name into the argument
1
: to pull with effort : tug
2
: to move heavily or by jerks
the car lugs on hills
3
of a racehorse
: to swerve from the course toward or away from the inside rail
1
archaic
a
: an act of lugging
b
: something that is lugged
c
: a shipping container for produce
2
: lugsail
3
lugs plural
: superior airs or affectations
put on lugs
4
slang
: an exaction of money
—used in the phrase put the lug on
1
: something (such as a handle) that projects like an ear: such as
a
: a leather loop on a harness saddle through which the shaft passes
b
: a metal fitting to which electrical wires are soldered or connected
2
chiefly British
: ear
3
: a ridge (as on the bottom of a shoe) to increase traction
4
: a nut used to secure a wheel on an automotive vehicle
called also lug nut
5
a
: a big clumsy fellow
b
: an ordinary commonplace person
Examples of lug in a Sentence
Verb
She had to lug her suitcases out to the car by herself.
I was lugging a heavy camera around all day.
Noun (2)
get off of my feet, you big lug!
the billionaire industrialist was totally clueless about the concerns of the blue-collar lugs that worked for him
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
After Cass and Bill had lugged the beautiful yellow bear back to the jeep, Cass was to rejoin me with the horses to follow out our original plan.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Lots of padding around the ankle Great arch support
Deep lugs for solid traction
Breathable mesh lining
Heavy, can feel a little bulky
Whether the itinerary calls for backpacking, scrambling up a steep incline, or strolling along a dirt path, the Keen Targhee IV boot is up to the task.
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 31 Mar. 2025
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Verb
But, man, there’s some pretty annoyed people around because not only did Rob Fernandez have to lug my guitar up there, but the photographer, Ross Halfin, and his assistant had to lug a bunch of gear as well— camera cases, lights, the whole deal.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
After Cass and Bill had lugged the beautiful yellow bear back to the jeep, Cass was to rejoin me with the horses to follow out our original plan.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
The bezel and lugs are in ethical 18k white gold set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 3.86 carats.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Lots of padding around the ankle Great arch support
Deep lugs for solid traction
Breathable mesh lining
Heavy, can feel a little bulky
Whether the itinerary calls for backpacking, scrambling up a steep incline, or strolling along a dirt path, the Keen Targhee IV boot is up to the task.
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lug
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“Lug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lug. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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lug
2 of 2 noun1
: a part (as a handle) that projects like an ear
2
: a nut used to hold a wheel on an automotive vehicle
3
a
: a big clumsy fellow
b
: an ordinary commonplace person
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