slugs Definition and Meaning in English (slugs definition)

noun
Synonyms:gastropodsmolluscs
Quick Answer • Definition

Slugs definition: Slugs are terrestrial gastropod molluscs, similar to snails but lacking a shell or having only a vestigial internal shell.

Definitions of Slugs

  1. 1noun

    Slugs are terrestrial gastropod molluscs, similar to snails but lacking a shell or having only a vestigial internal shell.

  2. 2noun

    Slugs are heavy, solid projectiles, typically made of lead, fired from a shotgun or other firearm.

  3. 3noun(informal)

    An informal term for a strong drink of alcohol, often taken quickly.

Example Sentences

“Many slugs were found in the damp garden after the rain.”

“The hunter loaded the shotgun with heavy slugs.”

“He took a few slugs of whiskey to warm up.”

Synonyms

gastropodsmolluscs

Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveslug
past tenseslugged
present participleslugging
nounslug
agent nounslugger

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

slug it outidiom

To fight or compete fiercely until one side wins.

a slug of somethingcollocation

A small, quick drink of alcohol.

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Slugs definition: Slugs are terrestrial gastropod molluscs, similar to snails but lacking a shell or having only a vestigial internal shell.
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'Slugs' translates to 'slugs' in English. Slugs definition: Slugs are terrestrial gastropod molluscs, similar to snails but lacking a shell or having only a vestigial internal shell.
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