LUG | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word LUG in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LUG with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Lug

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

late Middle English: probably of Scandinavian origin: compare with Swedish lugga ‘pull a person's hair’ (from lugg ‘forelock’)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: lʌɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

carry or drag (a heavy or bulky object) with great effort

Short Definition:

carry or drag heavy or bulky object with great effort

Examples:
  • she began to lug her suitcase down the stairs

Word: Lug

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: lʌɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a box or crate used for transporting fruit

Short Definition:

box or crate used for transporting fruit

Examples:
  • a truck piled high with wooden lugs of grapes

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