Slug: meaning, definitions and examples

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slug

 

[ slสŒษก ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal

A slimy creature with no shell, often found in gardens and forests. Slugs move slowly, leaving a trail of slime behind them.

Synonyms

gastropod, mollusk, snail

Examples of usage

  • They found a slug in the garden after the rain.
  • The children were fascinated by the slugs they discovered in the forest.
Context #2 | Noun

bullet

A solid projectile fired from a firearm. Slugs are typically made of metal and are used for hunting or self-defense purposes.

Synonyms

ammunition, bullet, projectile

Examples of usage

  • The hunter loaded his gun with a slug for deer hunting.
  • The police found a slug at the crime scene.

Translations

Translations of the word "slug" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lesma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‹เค‚เค˜เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schnecke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ siput

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปะธะทะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›limak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŠใƒกใ‚ฏใ‚ธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท limace

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ babosa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท salyangoz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏผ๋‹ฌํŒฝ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู„ุฒูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlemรฝลพฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slimรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่›ž่“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ polลพ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snigill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹าฃั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒ˜แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ salyangoz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ babosa

Word origin

The word 'slug' has a long history, originally used to describe a counterfeit coin. Over time, it evolved to refer to a slimy creature, and later to a type of bullet. The term 'slug' has also been used in various slang contexts, such as a lazy person or a shot of alcohol. The diverse meanings of 'slug' reflect its complex etymology.

See also: slugabed, sluggard, slugger, sluggish.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,742, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.