lug

/lʌɡ/
verb
  1. To carry or pull something heavy with great effort.
    • They lugged the camping gear across the muddy field.
    • I had to lug my suitcase up three flights of stairs.
    • She lugged the heavy box of books from the car to the library.
noun
  1. A small projecting part on an object that is used for carrying, attaching, or holding it.
    • The pot has a small lug on each side for lifting.
    • He attached the strap to the lug on the camera case.
    • The metal lug on the toolbox broke off after years of use.
  2. A large, heavy, or awkward person or thing (informal).
    • That big lug of a dog knocked over the table with his tail.
    • He's a friendly lug, but he doesn't know his own strength.
    • Come here, you old lug, and give me a hug.
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