What does "lugging" mean?

The process by which something is lugged from one place to another; a laborious carrying or dragging.

What is a synonym for "lugging"?

Common synonyms include: air express, airfreight, airlift, bear, bearing, burden.

/ˈlʌɡɪŋ/ noun, verb

noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Noun

1
The process by which something is lugged from one place to another; a laborious carrying or dragging.

Verb

"Think of it—me sitting in the hotel in Antwerp and him lugging in oranges by the bagful because he was fond of fruit!"

Etymology 1

From lug + -ing.

Etymology 2

From Middle English lugging, equivalent to lug + -ing.