Meaning of the word lugs in English

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lugs

US /lʌɡz/
UK /lʌɡz/

Noun

a projection or ear on an object by which it may be carried, fixed, or supported

Example:
The old suitcase had sturdy leather lugs.
The speaker cabinet has mounting lugs on the back.

Verb

carry or drag (something heavy or cumbersome) with great effort

Example:
He lugs his heavy backpack to school every day.
They had to lug the furniture up three flights of stairs.
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