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lug


Meanings
  • noun

    A large case or trunk for carrying clothing, provisions, and other articles, especially when traveling.

  • verb

    To pull or drag something, especially with great effort.


Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79218775"

Synonyms

big lug , lug nut , rod
Rhymes
Words rhyming with lug
rug , mug , slug
Homophones
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  1. luge (fr) : a winter sport in which a person rides a sled headfirst down an icy chute

  2. luger () : a type of pistol


Variants
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lug , lugged , lugging , lugs , lug nut
Etymology
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Originally meant 'boat', probably from Old Norse hlugga 'to pull, drag'. The meaning 'large case or trunk' is from the shape of the boat.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'luggage' comes from the Middle English word 'lugge', which meant 'boat'.

  2. The largest luggage ever recorded weighed over 1,000 pounds (453 kg) and was carried by a team of elephants.


Related Concepts
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  1. travel: The act of traveling involves carrying luggage to various destinations.

  2. suitcase: A suitcase is a type of luggage used for traveling.


Culture
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In literature, the word 'lug' has been used metaphorically to describe emotional burden or a heavy responsibility. In art, there are several sculptures and paintings depicting people carrying luggage, symbolizing the journey of life and the possessions we accumulate along the way.

How to Memorize "lug"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, heavy trunk or suitcase that you need to carry when traveling.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'lug' with the image of a traveler carrying a large suitcase.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Lugging a Large Underwear Garment Upstairs' to remember the meaning 'to pull or drag'.


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