Lugging vs. Mugging — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Lugging and Mugging
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Lugging
To drag or haul (an object) laboriously.
Mugging
An assault upon a person especially with the intent to rob.
Lugging
To pull or drag with short jerks.
Mugging
A quick violent robbery of a person, usually in a public place.
There have been three muggings in this street in the past week.
Lugging
To cause (an engine, for example) to run poorly or hesitate
If you drive too slowly in third gear, you'll lug the engine.
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Mugging
Present participle of mug
Lugging
To pull something with difficulty; tug.
Mugging
Assault with intent to rob
Lugging
To move along by jerks or as if under a heavy burden.
Lugging
To run poorly or hesitate because of strain. Used of an engine
The motor lugs on hills.
Lugging
The act of lugging.
Lugging
Something lugged.
Lugging
A box for shipping fruit or vegetables.
Lugging
Present participle of lug
Lugging
The process by which something is lugged from one place to another; a laborious carrying or dragging.
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