Meaning of the word slug in English

What does slug mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

slug

US /slʌɡ/

UK /slʌɡ/

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:

gastropod mollusk

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:

bullet pellet token

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:

shot nip dram

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:

punch blow hit

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:

hit punch strike clout