slugs
word · lemma: slug
/ˈsɫəɡz/
/slˈʌɡz/
Definition
Slugs are soft, slimy creatures similar to snails but without shells. The word can also mean a bullet, or a fake coin, but mostly refers to the animal.
Usage & Nuances
In nature, 'slugs' nearly always means the animal. Plural of 'slug'. In informal or technical speech, it can mean a bullet (especially a large one). Do not confuse with 'sluggish' (slow, adjective). Common in gardening and biology contexts.
Spanish: babosasPortuguese (BR): lesmasPortuguese (PT): lesmasChinese (Simplified): 鼻涕虫Chinese (Traditional): 鼻涕蟲Hindi: सलग (नरम, खोलहीन घोंघा)Arabic: بزاقاتBengali: শুঁয়োপোকা (নরম, ঝিমঝিমে প্রাণী) - গুলি (বন্দুকের)Russian: слизни - пули (разг.)Japanese: ナメクジVietnamese: sên trần - đạn (súng, nghĩa lóng)Korean: 민달팽이Turkish: salyangozsuz salyangoz (hayvan) - kurşun (mermi, argo)Urdu: سلَگ (گول گول بغیر خول کے کیڑا) - گولی (بندوق کی)Indonesian: siput tanpa cangkang - peluru (makna kiasan)
Example Sentences
Slugs come out at night when it's wet.
basic
Farmers don't like slugs in their gardens.
basic
Some slugs are very big and orange.
basic
I found three slugs under the flowerpot this morning.
natural
Be careful—slugs can ruin your lettuce overnight!
natural
Sometimes in sci-fi movies, aliens look like giant slugs.
natural