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slug

1 slug /ˈslʌg/ noun
plural slugs
1 slug
/ˈslʌg/
noun
plural slugs
Britannica Dictionary definition of SLUG
[count]
: a small, soft creature that is like a snail without a shell
compare 2slug, 3slug
2 slug /ˈslʌg/ noun
plural slugs
2 slug
/ˈslʌg/
noun
plural slugs
Britannica Dictionary definition of SLUG
[count]
US : a small piece of metal that is fired from a gun : bullet
US, informal : a disc shaped like a coin that is used illegally instead of a coin in a machine
informal : a small amount of liquor taken in one swallow usually + of
compare 1slug, 3slug
3 slug /ˈslʌg/ noun
plural slugs
3 slug
/ˈslʌg/
noun
plural slugs
Britannica Dictionary definition of SLUG
[count] US
compare 1slug, 2slug
4 slug /ˈslʌg/ verb
slugs; slugged; slugging
4 slug
/ˈslʌg/
verb
slugs; slugged; slugging
Britannica Dictionary definition of SLUG
[no object] informal
: to hit (someone or something) hard with your fist, a bat, etc.

slug it out

informal
: to fight or compete over something until one side wins