lug

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : une voile quadrangulaire établie obliquement sur le mât ; une pièce mécanique en saillie servant à soulever, soutenir ou faire pivoter ; ou un ver marin à branchies en touffes, souvent utilisé comme appât de pêche.

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.

   voile à livarde

   • 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.

   Synonymeslugsail

2. Projecting piece for supportB2formaltechnical

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

   Ergot, patte de fixation

   • 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.

   Synonymesearhandleloopprojectiontab

3. C1formalscientific

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

   Ver de sable (arénicole)

   • 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.

   Synonymeslobwormlugworm

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de porter ou de traîner quelque chose de lourd avec effort, souvent en le tirant ou en le déplaçant avec difficulté.

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.

   Trafîner avec effort

   • 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.

   Synonymescarrycartdraghaulheaveschleptote

2. ObstructC1informal

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

   Tirer en traînant

   • 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.

   Synonymesdraghaulpulltowtug

   Antonymesaidassistclearfacilitatefree