Lug
/lʌɡ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Lug
noun
- The act of hauling or dragging.
"a hard lug"
- That which is hauled or dragged.
"The pack is a heavy lug."
- Anything that moves slowly.
- A lug nut.
- 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.
verb
- (sometimes figurative) To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry; to pull.
"Why do you always lug around so many books?"
- To run at too slow a speed.
"When driving up a hill, choose a lower gear so you don't lug the engine."
- To carry an excessive amount of sail for the conditions prevailing.
- To pull toward the inside rail ("lugging in") or the outside rail ("lugging out") during a race.
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