lugged

lug

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [luhg]
- /lʌg/
- /lʌɡ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [luhg]
- /lʌg/

Definitions of lugged word

verb with object lugged to pull or carry with force or effort: to lug a suitcase upstairs. 1
verb with object lugged to introduce or interject in an inappropriate or irrelevant manner: to lug personalities into a discussion of philosophy. 1
verb with object lugged (of a sailing ship) to carry an excessive amount of (sail) for the conditions prevailing. 1
verb without object lugged to pull or tug laboriously. 1
verb without object lugged (of an engine or machine) to jerk, hesitate, or strain: The engine lugs when we climb a steep hill. 1
noun lugged an act or instance of lugging; a forcible pull; haul. 1

See all 9 definitions of lugged

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Origin of lugged

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English luggen < Scandinavian; compare Norwegian lugge, Swedish lugga to pull by the hair

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Parts of speech for Lugged

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Lugged

lugged popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

lugged usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for lugged

adjective lugged

moved — to pass from one place or position to another.
carried — Simple past tense and past participle of carry.

All 2 Synonyms of lugged

Antonyms for lugged

verb lugged

held — simple past tense and a past participle of hold1 .
kept — simple past tense and past participle of keep.
maintained — to keep in existence or continuance; preserve; retain: to maintain good relations with neighboring countries.
pushed — to press upon or against (a thing) with force in order to move it away.
repelled — to drive or force back (an assailant, invader, etc.).

All 5 Antonyms of lugged