lug

verb
UK: /lʌɡ/
US: /lʌɡ/

  1. To carry something heavy or bulky with difficulty.

    1. I had to lug my suitcase up the stairs myself.
    2. He had to lug that heavy equipment all the way across the muddy field.

  2. To pull or drag with effort.

    1. She had to lug the cart up the hill.
    2. I saw him lugging a box of old books into the library, looking exhausted.

Synonyms

carry haul drag tote protuberance projection
lug noun

  1. A heavy or bulky object that is difficult to carry.

    1. This bag is a real lug.
    2. The engine block was a lug to move around the garage.

  2. A projecting piece on an object used for holding or fastening.

    1. Tighten the lug nuts on the wheel.
    2. Check the lugs on the engine mount for any signs of wear and tear.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lug" in English means: To carry something heavy or bulky with difficulty., To pull or drag with effort..

The phonetic transcription of "lug" is /lʌɡ/ in British English and /lʌɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lug": carry, haul, drag, tote, protuberance, projection.

Example usage of "lug": "I had to lug my suitcase up the stairs myself.". More examples on the page.