lug
word
/ˈɫəɡ/
luhg
/lˈʌɡ/
luhg
Definition
To carry or pull something heavy or awkward, usually with effort.
Usage & Nuances
'Lug' is informal and emphasizes the effort or difficulty. Often used for suitcases, bags, boxes, etc. Common phrases: 'lug around', 'lug home'. Not used for people. Can also refer to a physical knob/handle or to someone (slang), but these are much less common.
Spanish: arrastrar - cargar (algo pesado)Portuguese (BR): carregar (algo pesado) - arrastarPortuguese (PT): carregar (algo pesado) - arrastarChinese (Simplified): 吃力搬运 - 拖Chinese (Traditional): 喫力搬運 - 拖Hindi: घसीटना - भारी चीज़ उठानाArabic: يسحب (شيء ثقيل) - يجرBengali: টানাটানি করা - বহন করাRussian: тащить - волочитьJapanese: 苦労して運ぶVietnamese: kéo lê - vácKorean: 힘들게 나르다 - 질질 끌다Turkish: güçlükle taşımak - sürüklemekUrdu: گھسیٹنا - دھکیلناIndonesian: membawa dengan susah payah - menyeret
Example Sentences
He lugged his suitcase through the airport.
basic
I don't want to lug this heavy bag all over town.
natural
Why do we always have to lug around your giant backpack?
natural
Can you help me lug this box upstairs?
basic
My arms are tired from lugging groceries up three flights of stairs.
natural
I had to lug all my books to school.
basic