lug
1[ luhg ]
/ lʌg /
verb (used with object), lugged, lug·ging.
verb (used without object), lugged, lug·ging.
to pull or tug laboriously.
(of an engine or machine) to jerk, hesitate, or strain: The engine lugs when we climb a steep hill.
noun
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Origin of lug
1First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English luggen, from Scandinavian; compare Norwegian lugge, Swedish lugga “to pull by the hair”
OTHER WORDS FROM lug
un·lugged, adjectiveDefinition for lug (2 of 5)
lug2
[ luhg ]
/ lʌg /
noun
Origin of lug
2First recorded in 1485–95; from Scandinavian; compare Norwegian, Swedish lugg “forelock”; see lug1
Definition for lug (3 of 5)
Origin of lug
3By shortening
Definition for lug (4 of 5)
Origin of lug
4First recorded in 1595–1605; earlier lugg; perhaps special use of lug2
Definition for lug (5 of 5)
Lug
[ lookh ]
/ lʊx /
noun
an ancient Irish god, probably a solar deity.
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British Dictionary definitions for lug (1 of 4)
lug1
/ (lʌɡ) /
verb lugs, lugging or lugged
to carry or drag (something heavy) with great effort
(tr) to introduce (an irrelevant topic) into a conversation or discussion
(tr) (of a sailing vessel) to carry too much (sail) for the amount of wind blowing
noun
the act or an instance of lugging
Word Origin for lug
C14: probably from Scandinavian; apparently related to Norwegian lugge to pull by the hair
British Dictionary definitions for lug (2 of 4)
lug2
/ (lʌɡ) /
noun
a projecting piece by which something is connected, supported, or lifted
Also called: tug a leather loop used in harness for various purposes
a box or basket for vegetables or fruit with a capacity of 28 to 40 pounds
Scot and Northern English dialect another word for ear 1
slang a man, esp a stupid or awkward one
Word Origin for lug
C15 (Scots dialect) lugge ear, perhaps related to lug 1 (in the sense: to pull by the ear)
British Dictionary definitions for lug (3 of 4)
British Dictionary definitions for lug (4 of 4)
Word Origin for lug
C16: origin uncertain
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