Associations to the word «Lug»

Wiktionary

LUG, noun. The act of hauling or dragging.
LUG, noun. That which is hauled or dragged.
LUG, noun. Anything that moves slowly.
LUG, noun. A lug nut.
LUG, noun. (electricity) 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.
LUG, noun. A part of something which sticks out, used as a handle or support.
LUG, noun. A fool, a large man.
LUG, noun. (UK) An ear or ear lobe.
LUG, noun. A wood box used for transporting fruit or vegetables.
LUG, noun. (slang) A request for money, as for political purposes.
LUG, noun. (UK) (dialect) A rod or pole.
LUG, noun. (UK) (dialect) A measure of length equal to 16½ feet.
LUG, noun. (nautical) A lugsail.
LUG, noun. (harness) The leather loop or ear by which a shaft is held up.
LUG, noun. A lugworm.
LUG, verb. (transitive) To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry.
LUG, verb. (transitive) To run at too slow a speed.
LUG, verb. (transitive) (nautical) To carry an excessive amount of sail for the conditions prevailing.
LUG, proper noun. Alternative spelling of Lugh
LUG BOLT, noun. A bolt pressed into the hub on an axle, with the threaded end out to receive a lug nut.
LUG BOLTS, noun. Plural of lug bolt
LUG NUT, noun. A strong nut used to attach a wheel to an axle of a motor car.

Dictionary definition

LUG, noun. Ancient Celtic god.
LUG, noun. A sail with four corners that is hoisted from a yard that is oblique to the mast.
LUG, noun. A projecting piece that is used to lift or support or turn something.
LUG, noun. Marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back; often used for fishing bait.
LUG, verb. Carry with difficulty; "You'll have to lug this suitcase".
LUG, verb. Obstruct; "My nose is all stuffed"; "Her arteries are blocked".

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle