Lugging: meaning, definitions and examples
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lugging
[ หlสษกษชล ]
physical activity
Lugging refers to the act of carrying or dragging something heavy or cumbersome, often with effort. This term is commonly used when describing the physical struggle of moving items from one place to another. It emphasizes the labor-intensive aspect of transporting goods, usually implying that the load is unwieldy or burdensome. Lugging can apply to various situations, such as moving luggage, hauling equipment, or transporting goods in general.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was lugging her suitcase up the stairs.
- They spent the afternoon lugging boxes to the new office.
- Lugging the heavy equipment took a lot of strength.
Translations
Translations of the word "lugging" in other languages:
๐ต๐น carregar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคเคเคพเค เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schleppen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengangkut
๐บ๐ฆ ััะณะฝััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ wlec
๐ฏ๐ต ๅผใใใ
๐ซ๐ท traรฎner
๐ช๐ธ arrastrar
๐น๐ท sรผrรผklemek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุญุจ
๐จ๐ฟ tรกhnout
๐ธ๐ฐ ลฅahaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ vleฤi
๐ฎ๐ธ draga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ daลฤฑmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ arrastrar
Etymology
The word 'lug' has its origins in the 15th century, derived from the Old Norse word 'lugga,' which means to pull or drag. Over time, it evolved into the modern English verb 'lug,' referring to the action of carrying a burden. The gerund form 'lugging' emphasizes the continuous action of this laborious task. The connotation of the term often implies a struggle, as lugging typically involves moving something that is too heavy or awkward for convenience. This term has been widely adopted in colloquial language, especially in contexts that involve physical labor or the transportation of heavy items.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,580 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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