lugged

Meanings

• verb

  Carried or pulled heavily, especially on one's back.

  - "He had to lug his heavy backpack up the mountain."
  - "The porter lugged the trunks into the hotel."

• verb

  Attach weights or other equipment to a bicycle or other vehicle to increase its resistance during training.

  - "The cyclist lugged his bike up the steep hill."
  - "The runner lugged weights to build up strength."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lugged
mugged , slugged , tugged

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Variants

List of all variants of lugged that leads to same result
lug , lugged , lugging , lugs

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to pull with effort'. Derived from the Old Norse word 'hlugga' meaning 'to pull, drag, or strike'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'luggage' is derived from the Old French word 'lugage', which means 'booty or plunder'. This is a nod to the original meaning of 'lugged' as 'to pull or drag heavily'.

2. In the sport of rowing, 'lugging' refers to the act of carrying the boat to the water and putting it in the water.

3. The term 'lug nut' is used in automotive repair to refer to the large, heavy nuts that secure the wheels to the axle.

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Related Concepts

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1. weight training: A form of exercise that involves lifting heavy weights to build muscle and increase strength. 'Lugging' can be used to describe the act of carrying these weights.

2. backpacking: An outdoor activity that involves carrying a backpack with camping equipment and supplies. 'Lugging' refers to the effort required to carry the heavy load.

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Culture

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In literature, 'lugged' is used to describe the physical labor or effort required to move heavy objects or to travel long distances. In music, there is a band named 'Lugged' that plays a mix of punk and ska.

How to Memorize "lugged"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone carrying a heavy load on their back or pulling a heavy object. Try to imagine the effort and energy required.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lugged' with heavy lifting or carrying. Try to remember the physical effort and exhaustion associated with the task.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Lugging is tough, but I've got the power' to help remember the definition and meaning of the word.

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