Slug (Noun)
Meaning 1
A unit of mass equal to the mass that accelerates at 1 foot/sec/sec when acted upon by a force of 1 pound; approximately 14.5939 kilograms.
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Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Meaning 2
(boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his nose".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- Knockout Punch
- Rabbit Punch
- Counter
- Parry
- Sucker Punch
- Haymaker
- KO Punch
- Hook
- Counterpunch
- Sunday Punch
- Jab
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Meaning 3
An amount of an alcoholic drink (usually liquor) that is poured or gulped; "he took a slug of hard liquor".
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Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
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Meaning 4
A strip of type metal used for spacing.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 5
A projectile that is fired from a gun.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 6
Any of various terrestrial gastropods having an elongated slimy body and no external shell.
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Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 7
An idle slothful person.
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Nouns denoting people.