lug🔊

The act of hauling or dragging.

That which is hauled or dragged.

Anything that moves slowly.

(automotive) A lug nut.

(terminal) (electrical engineering) 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.

A part of something which sticks out, used as a handle or support.

A large, clumsy, awkward man; a fool. +

(UK) An ear or ear lobe.

A wood box used for transporting fruit or vegetables.

(slang) A request for money, as for political purposes.

A lugworm.

(informal) A pull or drag on a cigarette.

(figurative) To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry; to pull.

To run at too slow a speed.

(nautical) To carry an excessive amount of sail for the conditions prevailing.

(horse-racing) To pull toward the inside rail ("lugging in") or the outside rail ("lugging out") during a race.

(dialect) A rod or pole.

(dialect) A measure of length equal to (2) feet. +

(nautical) A lugsail.

(harness) The leather loop or ear by which a shaft is held up.[[File:Medieval harness pendant suspension mount (FindID 604459).jpg|thumb|right|Harness pendant suspension mount featuring two lugs (at the bottom). The pendant has one lug (also named loop), placed in the gap between the two lugs of the hanger.]]

A loop (or protuberance) found on both arms of a hinge, featuring a hole for the axis of the hinge.

A ridge or other protuberance on the surface of a body to increase traction or provide a hold for holding and moving it.