Lug
/lʌɡ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo carry or drag something heavy with effort.
/lʌɡ/
I had to lug my heavy backpack to school.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're trying to move a giant teddy bear—that's like lugging something. It's a lot of work! For example, 'He was lugging the groceries home from the store.'
👶 For kids: To carry something heavy.
More Examples
He was lugging boxes into the new apartment.
She helped me lug the furniture to the moving truck.
How It's Used
"She was lugging a heavy suitcase up the stairs."
"They had to lug the equipment across the muddy field."
A projecting part on a machine or tool.
/lʌɡ/
A small, projecting part on a machine or tool that is used for a specific purpose.
The wire was connected to the terminal by a lug.
💡 Simply: Think of a little handle that sticks out on something like a suitcase or machine. It helps you hold or connect things. Example: 'The lug on the wire allowed me to connect it to the battery.'
👶 For kids: A small part that sticks out to help hold something.
More Examples
The mechanic noticed the lug was broken.
The lug holds the two pieces of metal together.
How It's Used
"The lug on the engine helped secure the part."
"He used a lug to attach the cable."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
lug around
To carry something heavy with you constantly.
"He has to lug around that heavy briefcase everywhere."
luggage compartment
The part of a vehicle where luggage is stored.
"The luggage compartment was quite spacious."
From Middle English luggen, of uncertain origin. Possibly related to Old Norse lúka ('to pull, tug').
The verb 'lug' dates back to Middle English and was used to describe dragging or pulling with effort. The noun form, referring to a projecting part, developed later.
Memory tip
Think of a heavy bag you have to *lug* around.