# lug

/ˈɫəɡ/ (US) · /lˈʌɡ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/lug
Updated: 2026-05-31

## Definition

to carry or pull something heavy with a lot of effort. You use this when you are struggling to move a big bag or a piece of furniture.

For teachers: to pull or carry a heavy or bulky object with considerable effort. Often implies a sense of physical strain or the awkwardness of the item being moved.

## Examples

- I had to lug my heavy suitcase up three flights of stairs.
- After the car broke down, we had to lug our camping gear two miles to the nearest site.
- Despite the availability of digital alternatives, many students still lug massive physical textbooks across campus, seemingly indifferent to the ergonomic strain on their backs.

## Usage notes

- The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, usually a heavy physical item.

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