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The correct spelling is lugging.

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verb

Say it like: Lug-jin-g

The correct spelling is lugging. (sometimes figurative) To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry; to pull. For example: "Why do you always lug around so many books?"

Usage Examples

Why do you always lug around so many books?

When driving up a hill, choose a lower gear so you don't lug the engine.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.(sometimes figurative) To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry; to pull.
  2. 2.To run at too slow a speed.
  3. 3.To carry an excessive amount of sail for the conditions prevailing.
  4. 4.To pull toward the inside rail ("lugging in") or the outside rail ("lugging out") during a race.

noun

  1. 1.The process by which something is lugged from one place to another; a laborious carrying or dragging.

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