A projection on an object by which it may be carried or fixed in place. The pot had a small lug on the side for easy handling.
A heavy or cumbersome object. The old television was a real lug to move up the stairs.
A person who is clumsy or awkward. Despite being a bit of a lug, he was endearing and well-liked by his friends.
(chiefly Scottish and Northern English, informal) An ear. He whispered in her lug so no one else could hear.
A container or box, especially one used for transporting produce such as fruit. The workers stacked several lugs of peaches in the back of the truck.