slug

US /slʌɡ/
UK /slʌɡ/
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1.

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

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

a small, typically cylindrical, piece of metal

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

a strong alcoholic drink, especially whiskey or brandy

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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.
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shotnipdram
4.

a hard blow, typically with the fist

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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.
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punchblowhit
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to hit (someone or something) hard

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He slugged the ball over the fence.
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The boxer slugged his opponent in the face.
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