LUG

Lug

A Lug is a typically flattened protuberance, a knob, or extrusion on the side of a vessel: pottery, jug, glass, vase, etc. They are sometimes found on prehistoric ceramics/stone-vessels such as pots from Ancient Egypt, Hembury ware, claw beakers, and boar spears.

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lug

Noun

  1. The act of hauling or dragging.
    a hard lug
  2. That which is hauled or dragged.
    The pack is a heavy lug.
  3. Anything that moves slowly.
  4. A lug nut.
  5. 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.
  6. A part of something which sticks out, used as a handle or support.
  7. A fool, a large man.
  8. An ear or ear lobe.
  9. A wood box used for transporting fruit or vegetables.
  10. A request for money, as for political purposes.
    They put the lug on him at the courthouse.
  11. A rod or pole.
  12. A measure of length equal to 16½ feet.
  13. A lugsail.
  14. The leather loop or ear by which a shaft is held up.
  15. A lugworm.

Verb

  1. To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry.
    Why do you always lug around so many books?
  2. To run at too slow a speed.
    When driving up a hill, choose a lower gear so you don't lug the engine.
  3. To carry an excessive amount of sail for the conditions prevailing.


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