lug

• اسم له عدة معانٍ: شراع رباعي يُثبت مائلًا على الصاري؛ أو جزء ميكانيكي بارز يُستخدم للرفع أو الدعم أو التدوير؛ أو دودة بحرية ذات خياشيم عنقودية تُستعمل غالبًا كطُعم للصيد.

A noun with multiple meanings: a four-cornered sail set obliquely to the mast; a projecting mechanical part used for lifting, supporting, or turning; or a marine worm with tufted gills often used as fishing bait.

1. LugsailC1formal

   A four-cornered sail that is hoisted from a yard that is set at an angle to the mast.

   شراع دبقي

   • The old schooner was rigged with a large lug on the mainmast.
   • He adjusted the lug to catch the wind more efficiently.
   • The sailor lowered the lug as they approached the harbor.

   المرادفاتlugsail

2. Projecting piece for supportB2formaltechnical

   A small projecting part or handle used for lifting, supporting, or turning an object.

   نتوء

   • The engine block has a lug for attaching a hoist.
   • He grabbed the lug on the side of the crate to move it.
   • The metal lug on the tool allows for easy turning.

   المرادفاتearhandleloopprojectiontab

3. C1formalscientific

   A type of marine worm with tufted gills along its back, often used as fishing bait.

   دودة بحرية

   • The fisherman dug for lugs on the beach at low tide.
   • Lugs are excellent bait for catching sea bass.
   • He collected a bucket of lugs for his fishing trip.

   المرادفاتlobwormlugworm

• فعل يدل على حمل شيء ثقيل أو جره بمشقة وكدح، أو نقله من مكان إلى آخر مع عناء.

A verb used to indicate the act of carrying or dragging something heavy with effort.

1. Carry with difficultyB2informal

   To carry or drag something heavy or awkward with great effort.

   الحمل بمشقة

   • He lugged his heavy suitcase up three flights of stairs.
   • She lugged the groceries from the car to the kitchen.
   • They lugged the old furniture out to the curb.

   المرادفاتcarrycartdraghaulheaveschleptote

2. ObstructC1informal

   To pull or drag something in a way that creates resistance or hinders movement.

   يعيق الحركة

   • The anchor lugged against the current, slowing the boat.
   • He lugged the heavy cart through the mud.
   • The broken wheel lugged the wagon to a halt.

   المرادفاتdraghaulpulltowtug

   الأضدادaidassistclearfacilitatefree