Pronunciation: /lʌɡ/

Definitions of lug

noun a handle or projection on a piece of luggage, bag, or other object for carrying or pulling

Example Sentences

A1 I had to lug my heavy suitcase up the stairs.

A2 She lugged the groceries home from the store.

B1 The workers had to lug the heavy equipment across the construction site.

B2 He lugged the camping gear to the top of the mountain for the overnight trip.

C1 The team had to lug all their equipment through the jungle during the expedition.

C2 Despite the weight, he lugged the antique furniture up three flights of stairs without help.

verb to carry or drag something heavy with great effort

Example Sentences

A1 I lug my heavy backpack to school every day.

A2 She lugged the suitcase up the stairs by herself.

B1 The workers lugged the heavy equipment across the construction site.

B2 He lugged the boxes into the moving truck with great effort.

C1 The porter lugged the luggage for the hotel guests with ease.

C2 Despite his age, he lugged the heavy furniture up three flights of stairs without complaint.

Examples of lug in a Sentence

formal The porter helped me lug my heavy suitcase up the stairs.

informal Can you help me lug this box to the car?

slang I had to lug all my stuff to the new apartment by myself.

figurative She felt like she was lugging the weight of the world on her shoulders.

Grammatical Forms of lug

past tense

lugged

plural

lugs

comparative

more lug

superlative

most lug

present tense

lug

future tense

will lug

perfect tense

have lugged

continuous tense

is lugging

singular

lug

positive degree

lug

infinitive

to lug

gerund

lugging

participle

lugging

Origin and Evolution of lug

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'lug' originated from Middle English, likely derived from Old Norse 'lugga' meaning to pull or tug.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lug' has evolved to also mean a handle or projection on an object that can be grasped for lifting or carrying.