Lug

/lʌg/
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Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A marine worm: A type of marine worm with tufted gills along its back, often used as fishing bait.
    • A projecting part: A piece that sticks out and is used for lifting, supporting, or turning something.
    • A type of sail: A four-cornered sail hoisted from a yard set obliquely to the mast.
    • (Capitalized) An ancient god: Lug, an ancient Celtic god.

  2. Verb:

    • To carry or drag with effort: To carry or pull something heavy or awkward with difficulty.
    • (Archaic) To obstruct: To block or clog something.
Examples

  • Noun:

    • Anglers dig for lug to use as bait.
    • Grab the lug on the side of the engine to lift it.
    • The traditional boat was equipped with a lug.

  • Verb:

    • I had to lug these groceries up three flights of stairs.
    • He lugged his suitcase through the airport.
Advanced Usage
  • To lug something around: To carry something cumbersome from place to place, often implying it is a burden.
    • I'm tired of lugging this heavy textbook around all day.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lugworm (n): Another term for the marine worm 'lug'.
  • Lugsail (n): The specific type of sail referred to by the noun 'lug'.
  • Luggage (n): Bags and suitcases that are carried (or 'lugged') while traveling. (Note: This is a related but distinct word).
Synonyms
  • Verb: Haul, drag, heave, carry, tote.
  • Noun (projection): Flange, ear, handle, protrusion.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Lug in/into: (Informal) To introduce a topic or subject awkwardly or irrelevantly.
    • He always lugs politics into every conversation.
Related Idioms
  • No specific common idioms center solely on the word "lug." It sometimes appears in descriptive phrases emphasizing effort, like "lug it over here."
Noun
  1. marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back; often used for fishing bait
  2. a projecting piece that is used to lift or support or turn something
  3. a sail with four corners that is hoisted from a yard that is oblique to the mast
  4. ancient Celtic god
Verb
  1. obstruct
    • My nose is all stuffed
    • Her arteries are blocked
  2. carry with difficulty
    • You'll have to lug this suitcase

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