lugging

lug

L l

Transcription

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

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

Definitions of lugging word

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

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Origin of lugging

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 Lugging

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Lugging

lugging 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 57% 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.

lugging usage trend in Literature

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