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Meaning of the word slug in English

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slug

US /slʌɡ/
UK /slʌɡ/
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Noun

1.

a tough-skinned terrestrial gastropod mollusk that typically lacks a shell and can be a serious pest

Example:
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The gardener found a large slug on his lettuce.
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Slugs are known to damage garden plants.
Synonym:
gastropodmollusk
2.

a small, typically cylindrical, piece of metal

Example:
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He loaded a lead slug into the shotgun.
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The machine only accepts coins, no slugs.
Synonym:
bulletpellettoken
3.

a strong alcoholic drink, especially whiskey or brandy

Example:
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He took a large slug of whiskey to warm up.
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She poured herself a generous slug of brandy.
Synonym:
shotnipdram
4.

a hard blow, typically with the fist

Example:
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He delivered a powerful slug to his opponent's jaw.
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The boxer landed a solid slug to the body.
Synonym:
punchblowhit

Verb

1.

to hit (someone or something) hard

Example:
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He slugged the ball over the fence.
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The boxer slugged his opponent in the face.
Synonym:
hitpunchstrikeclout
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