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slugging

UK
/ˈslʌɡɪŋ/
US
/ˈslʌɡɪŋ/

Translations

sluggingadjective
more slugging
Comp.
most slugging
Super.
UK
/ˈslʌɡɪŋ/
US
/ˈslʌɡɪŋ/
Attributive use in compounds such as "slugging percentage".
Synonyms
hard-hitting
heavy-hitting
powerful
punchy
bruising
battering
forceful
fierce
ferocious
pounding
hard‑charging
heavy‑handed
slugginggerund / present participle
Describes someone or something that is hitting with great force.
Synonyms
punching
striking
hitting
smacking
walloping
clouting
battering
belting
thumping
slugging along: plodding
plodding
slogging
trudging
lumbering
crawling
inching
driving (as in driving a ball)
smashing
whacking
sluggingnoun
sluggings
pl
The boxer's slugging was powerful and relentless.
Удар боксера был мощным и неумолимым.
The team's slugging improved significantly this season.
Производительность команды значительно улучшилась в этом сезоне.
Additional translations
ударная работа
тяжелый удар
Synonyms
punching
hitting
striking
blow
hit
slugverb

slugging

Gerund

slugged
Past Simple
slugged
Past Participle
slugging
Gerund
UK
/slʌɡ/
US
/slʌɡ/
He decided to slug the punching bag to relieve stress.
Он решил ударить боксерскую грушу, чтобы снять стресс.
пить залпом
She slugged the drink in one go.
Она выпила напиток залпом.
Additional translations
качать
пинать
жать
Synonyms
sluggish
drag
dawdle
lounge
loaf
linger
tarry

Definitions

sluggingadjective
Relating to or characteristic of strong power hitting in baseball.
His slugging percentage climbed above .600 after the series.
slugginggerund / present participle
Delivering or characterized by powerful blows or hits.
The slugging batter sent the ball deep into the stands.
sluggingnoun
A heavy blow or hit, especially with a fist.
The boxer's slugging was powerful enough to knock out his opponent in the first round.
A system of informal carpooling, where drivers pick up passengers at designated locations to use high-occupancy vehicle lanes.
Slugging has become a popular way for commuters to save time and money on their daily trips to work.
The act of applying a thick layer of an occlusive agent, like petroleum jelly, to the skin to lock in moisture.
Many people have started slugging as part of their nighttime skincare routine to combat dry skin.
The ability or act of hitting with great power in baseball, especially as measured by extra-base hits.
Thanks to his impressive slugging, the rookie led the league in home runs.
slugverb
To hit someone or something hard with a fist or a heavy object.
He slugged the punching bag with all his might during the workout.
To drink something, especially alcohol, in a large gulp or swig.
She slugged back her drink and ordered another one.
To move slowly or with difficulty.
After the long hike, they slugged up the last hill, exhausted.
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