SLUG Meaning and
Definition
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A slug is a noun that has multiple definitions depending on the context it is used in. Firstly, in the context of zoology, a slug refers to a small, slimy, soft-bodied terrestrial gastropod mollusk, generally without a shell, belonging to the subgroup of animals called pulmonates. Slugs are commonly found in gardens, forests, and damp areas. They move by gliding along on a muscular foot and the secretion of a slimy mucus.
Secondly, the term slug is used in computing to describe a short string of text that is used to identify a page or article. These slugs are generally used in the URL of a website to help identify and locate specific web pages easily.
Another meaning of slug pertains to a bullet, particularly non-expanding ammunition without a hollow point, typically used in shotguns. These slugs are solid projectiles that are fired from firearms.
Furthermore, slug is also used as a verb meaning to hit or strike someone forcefully and unexpectedly, often resulting in a powerful blow. The term can also imply sluggish or slow movement, describing something or someone that moves at a very low pace or performs tasks slowly.
Additionally, slug is a unit of mass used in the British and American customary systems. It is equivalent to roughly 14.6 kilograms or 32.2 pounds.
Lastly, slug is also used metaphorically to describe a laziness, unwarranted delay, or lack of energy in doing something.
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One who indulges in sloth; a kind of snail without a shell, very destructive to plants; an oval piece of metal used for the charge of a gun; in the plu.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of SLUG
The word "slug" has multiple meanings and etymologies depending on the context. Here are a few:
1. Slug (as a gastropod mollusk):
The word "slug" comes from the Middle English term "slugge", which is derived from Old Norse "slóð" meaning "slime" or "mucus". It refers to the slimy, shell-less terrestrial gastropod mollusks.
2. Slug (as a bullet or projectile):
The term "slug" originated in the early 18th century from the Dutch word "slag", which means "blow" or "hit". It was initially used to refer to a piece of lead or metal used as ammunition in firearms.
Idioms with the word SLUG
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slug away (at something)
The idiom "slug away (at something)" means to persistently and diligently work on or continue with a task, project, or endeavor, often despite difficulties, setbacks, or lack of progress. It suggests putting in consistent effort and staying determined regardless of challenges or slow progress.
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slug it out
The idiom "slug it out" means to engage in a relentless or prolonged physical or verbal battle or competition, often with great effort and determination, until a clear winner emerges.
Similar spelling words for SLUG
- saw log,
- SWLC,
- SOLC,
- CYLQ,
- CILEC,
- salick,
- salgo,
- Xylic,
- slc17a1,
- HV-SLIC,
- Zalacca,
- saluki,
- SELEC,
- PSLC,
- silico,
- souillac,
- zoellick,
- SLOCOE,
- swalec,
- sulek,
- HSSLC,
- slyke,
- SZLIG,
- SLCQ,
- slc16a2,
- CELUG,
- SLIAC,
- Zelok,
- SLHC,
- SSLC2,
- SLGW,
- Zelik,
- zilka,
- SEALOC,
- zalgo,
- selek,
- szulik,
- slc30a3,
- Ceilagh,
- slc27a4,
- SLOCC,
- sawlog,
- CILQ,
- CEALC,
- SAALC,
- slake,
- slc22a3,
- suwalki,
- SILAC,
- suluk,
- Slik,
- slc22a5,
- slack,
- Sleeky,
- ZLC,
- SELC,
- Ceallach,
- SILC,
- CELQ,
- slc16a9,
- SOLIC,
- suljic,
- sulka,
- SOLLAC,
- CILC,
- SLEAC,
- slack-up,
- SLUG-FT2,
- seelig,
- SLKU,
- SLCA,
- SLEC,
- CELK,
- slough,
- HSLAC,
- Slaugh,
- HSLC,
- HSLG,
- CZLQ,
- slog,
- CYLC,
- SOLCO,
- SLICC,
- solca,
- cellach,
- CELC,
- slouchy,
- zelic,
- Slaggy,
- SOLQ,
- SSWLHC,
- salek,
- zewlakow,
- SLCU,
- WZLQ,
- sulaco,
- SOLOG,
- SCILC,
- sylke,
- celuck,
- PSULC,
- SLC7A5,
- HSLIC,
- soullike,
- slag,
- solecki,
- celek,
- SULC,
- slc20a2,
- Silkya,
- 2SLAQ,
- selecao,
- slouch,
- sielec,
- SLK,
- slc45a2,
- slc20a1,
- Zuleika,
- SLHCC,
- XLCA,
- selke,
- CELOC,
- celic,
- SALOC,
- Selig,
- SLKY,
- Salic,
- WZLK,
- cellaig,
- SWILCO,
- slc23a1,
- LV-SLIC,
- siwalik,
- SLEEQ,
- ZALGA,
- zulic,
- CELAC,
- sligo,
- SLQ-31,
- ZLIC,
- sealock,
- WSLG,
- ZELC,
- SLAAC,
- slc24a5,
- salloukh,
- salacca,
- SYLK,
- WSALC,
- PSLOG,
- SALCC,
- seljuq,
- silique,
- SALG,
- sulk,
- zaloga,
- SLCO,
- silhak,
- slc22a11,
- SLWC,
- XLOC,
- Sealgh,
- Sloke,
- zuloaga,
- silk,
- SLC-4E,
- slc22a12,
- salka,
- SLICW,
- SLG,
- silguy,
- SLOCA,
- slugga,
- cilag,
- SWALK,
- szilagyi,
- CELEC,
- selkie,
- SELCO,
- sls,
- slc-6,
- SLIAG,
- SLCC,
- Celka,
- SLAQ,
- zuhlke,
- salako,
- SYLCU,
- zeljka,
- solok,
- siliqua,
- SLCW,
- SSLK,
- SLOC,
- selkoe,
- selleck,
- XLC,
- ZLG,
- SLC,
- SLIC,
- CILCA,
- zilk,
- SSLC,
- Salique,
- SLUG/FT3,
- slc19a3,
- CYLK,
- CELG,
- sillago,
- XLQ,
- szolkowy,
- silky,
- zeluco,
- sleek,
- slowik,
- SLIG,
- ZLKY,
- SLOK,
- SLQ,
- zeljko,
- SWLG,
- WSLC,
- slc2a2,
- CILG,
- zoolak,
- sulik,
- Seljuk,
- zalog,
- slc1a2,
- Zalika,
- XYLC,
- cilic,
- sawlike,
- SLUC,
- SALC,
- selk,
- zilkha,
- SLWG,
- ZLAK,
- silkey,
- silkk,
- sellick,
- seleka,
- SLEEC,
- SLQY,
- SYSLOG,
- celliwig,
- Zuleica,
- PSLG,
- silko,
- Zulaica,
- slick,
- soljic,
- SILIC,
- psylocke,
- SLGO,
- slc19a2,
- zelikow,
- sluagh,
- SALGA,
- slc1a1,
- CELCC,
- ZLQY,
- zwelakhe,
- SOLEC,
- SCELC,
- slc44a2,
- salko,
- XLAG,
- SLAC,
- SLQ-48,
- SLAK,
- Silke,
- slc5a2,
- sulky,
- celik,
- selick,
- oil-silk,
- SLACA,
- slc5a1,
- SLQ-32,
- sialic,
- SWALCO,
- SLLIC,
- sligh,
- ZLJQ,
- CIALC,
- slc11a2,
- selic,
- Silkie,
- slc4a11,
- Silico-,
- slag-bag,
- ZILG,
- sulaqa,
- SALUG,
- celica,
- zilic,
- CIALUG,
- zuluaga,
- CILUG,
- SILG,
- XLG,
- SELUC,
- selachia,
- SJLC,
- Slackiy,
- cellco,
- Cilka,
- Siliquae,
- SLCG,
- sloughy,
- SLLC,
- CILCO,
- silica,
- SOLG,
- CELCO,
- salak,
- SLCK,
- SLC-3,
- sleigh,
- XLK,
- slc2a9,
- Sluggy,
- SAALG,
- CELLC,
- SELIKE,
- slc27a1,
- Zelig,
- HSLLC,
- Sloggy,
- slc5a8,
- salakh,
- salkey,
- CIALCA,
- SCILLC,
- SELCA,
- CILAC,
- SLGG,
- sluggo,
- Siwalick,
- sialk,
- XYLOC,
- SLQ-25,
- szulc,
- zoolike,
- SLUK,
- sloga,
- salk,
- Zelek,
- CILIG,
- sloka,
- SSLLC,
- Salcah,
- zilog,
- Sillock,
- SLACC,
- zuelke,
- SLEKE,
- Slock,
- celiac,
- slc23a2,
- CILK.
Conjugate verb Slug
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