lug

Betekenis (English)

1. The act of hauling or dragging.
2. That which is hauled or dragged.
3. Anything that moves slowly.
4. A lug nut.
5. 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.
6. A part of something which sticks out, used as a handle or support.
7. A large, clumsy, awkward man; a fool.
8. An ear or ear lobe.
9. A wood box used for transporting fruit or vegetables.
10. (slang) A request for money, as for political purposes.
11. A lugworm.
12. (informal) A pull or drag on a cigarette.

drag

carry

cart along

have with one

manubrium

transport

locking lug

eye ring

projecting lug

support bracket

ear handle

gate hook

grip hook

convex lug

dummy club

Frekwensie

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/lʌɡ/

From Middle English luggen, possibly from Scandinavian source, (compare Swedish lugga, Norwegian lugge); also in English dialectal as lig (“to lug”). Noun is via Scots lugge, probably from Old Norse (compare Norwegian and Swedish lugg). Probably related to slug (“lazy, slow-moving”), which may be from similar source(s). See slow.

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