slug
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/slʌɡ/
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/slʌɡ/
A small, slow-moving creature with a slimy body, similar to a snail but without a shell.
The garden was full of slugs that were eating the lettuce.
庭園はレタスを食べているナメクジでいっぱいでした。
A small quantity of a strong alcoholic beverage.
He took another slug of whisky to warm up.
彼は体を暖めるためにもう一つのウイスキーを飲みました。
A small metal piece, similar to a coin, sometimes used in machines.
She inserted a slug into the vending machine to get a drink.
彼女は自動販売機に硬貨を入れて飲み物を買いました。
To hit someone hard, usually with a closed fist.
He slugged the thief to stop him from stealing.
彼は盗むのを止めるために泥棒を殴りました。
To hit a ball hard in sports like baseball.
The batter slugged the ball out of the park.
バッターはボールをパークの外に強打しました。