lug

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: четырёхугольный парус, установленный косо к мачте; выступающая механическая деталь, используемая для подъёма, поддержки или поворота; или морской червь с пучкообразными жабрами, часто используемый как рыболовная наживка.

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.

   Люгерный парус

   • 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.

   Synonymslugsail

2. Projecting piece for supportB2formaltechnical

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

   Выступ

   • 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.

   Synonymsearhandleloopprojectiontab

3. C1formalscientific

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

   Морской червь

   • 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.

   Synonymslobwormlugworm

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по переноске или перетаскиванию чего-то тяжелого с усилием.

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.

   Тащить с трудом

   • 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.

   Synonymscarrycartdraghaulheaveschleptote

2. ObstructC1informal

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

   Тормозить

   • 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.

   Synonymsdraghaulpulltowtug

   Antonymsaidassistclearfacilitatefree