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Lugger Meaning in English

word

ˈlʌɡɚ
LUG-er
lˈʌɡɐ
LUG-uh

التعريف

A lugger is a small sailing boat with one or more masts and a special type of sail (called a lugsail). These boats were commonly used for fishing or trade, especially in Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

"Lugger" is technical and mostly historical, rarely used in daily conversation. It refers specifically to sailing ships with lugsails. Not to be confused with "lugger" as a person who lugs (rare). Usually used in naval history or maritime contexts.

جمل نموذجية

The fisherman sailed his lugger across the bay.

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A lugger usually has two or three sails.

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The old port was full of wooden luggers.

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Back in the 1800s, a lugger was the fastest way to get fresh fish to shore.

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Many smugglers favored a lugger because it was quick and easy to maneuver.

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Have you ever seen a real lugger at the maritime museum?

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