lug

/lʌɡ/

Definitions

1. verb

to carry or move something, especially with difficulty or effort

“She had to lug her heavy suitcase up the stairs.”

2. noun

a heavy load or weight, especially one that is difficult to carry

“The suitcase was a real lug for me to carry.”

3. verb

to pull or drag something

“The boat was lugging against the current.”

4. verb

to move with a heavy, labored pace

“He lugged along the beach, exhausted from swimming.”

5. noun

a handle or grip on a piece of luggage

“I grabbed the lug on my suitcase and started to walk.”

Synonyms

  • drag
  • haul
  • heft

Antonyms

  • float
  • glide