Pronunciation: /slʌɡ/
noun a slimy, land-dwelling mollusk with no shell, often found in gardens
A1 I saw a slug in the garden.
A2 The slug left a trail of slime behind.
B1 Gardening enthusiasts often encounter slugs in their flower beds.
B2 The slug slowly made its way across the damp soil.
C1 Scientists study the behavior of slugs in different environments.
C2 The slimy slug slithered along the path in the moonlight.
verb to hit someone with a swinging blow, typically with a closed fist
A1 I slug through my homework every night.
A2 She slugged down the water after her long run.
B1 The team slugged their way to victory in the championship game.
B2 The company slugged through the tough economic times and came out stronger.
C1 The politician slugged through the debate with ease, impressing the audience.
C2 The author slugged through writing the final chapters of the novel, determined to finish strong.
formal The gardener found a slimy slug crawling on the lettuce leaves.
informal Ew, there's a gross slug on the sidewalk!
slang I accidentally stepped on a slug and it was so squishy.
figurative His slow progress in the project was like a slug moving through molasses.
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