An electrical switch, in a generator or motor, that periodically reverses the direction of an electric current.
A binary map in a given group G, given by [g, h] = ghg⁻¹h⁻¹, where g and h are elements of G, which yields the group's identity if and only if the group operation commutes for g and h.
A binary map in a given ring R, given by [a, b] = ab − ba, where a and b are elements of R, which yields the ring's zero element if and only if the multiplication operation commutes for a and b.
A device for terminating an electrical conductor to facilitate the mechanical connection; to the conductor it may be crimped to form a cold weld, soldered or have pressure from a screw.
That which is hauled or dragged.
A wood box used for transporting fruit or vegetables.
An ear or ear lobe.
A lugworm.
A lug nut.
A lugsail.
A ridge or other protuberance on the surface of a body to increase traction or provide a hold for holding and moving it.
A part of something which sticks out, used as a handle or support.
A pull or drag on a cigarette.
The leather loop or ear by which a shaft is held up.
A loop (or protuberance) found on both arms of a hinge, featuring a hole for the axis of the hinge.
A request for money, as for political purposes.
A large, clumsy, awkward man; a fool.
A rod or pole.
The act of hauling or dragging.
Anything that moves slowly.
To run at too slow a speed.
To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry; to pull.
To carry an excessive amount of sail for the conditions prevailing.
To pull toward the inside rail ("lugging in") or the outside rail ("lugging out") during a race.