SLUGS Synonyms
There are 24 hypernyms of the word slugs. (close relations)
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| abalones | nounn | |||||
noun • any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior | ||||||
| conchs | nounn | |||||
noun • any of various edible tropical marine gastropods of the genus Strombus having a brightly-colored spiral shell with large outer lip | ||||||
| gastropods | nounn | |||||
noun • a class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes | ||||||
| limpets | nounn | |||||
noun • mollusk with a low conical shell • any of various usually marine gastropods with low conical shells; found clinging to rocks in littoral areas | ||||||
| mollusks | nounn | |||||
noun • invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell | ||||||
| snails | nounn | |||||
noun • freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell • edible terrestrial snail usually served in the shell with a sauce of melted butter and garlic verb • gather snails | ||||||
| whelks | nounn | |||||
noun • large marine snail much used as food in Europe • large carnivorous marine gastropods of coastal waters and intertidal regions having a strong snail-like shell verb • gather whelk | ||||||
| biff | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (boxing) a blow with the fist verb • strike, usually with the fist | ||||||
| bullet | nounn | |||||
noun • a projectile that is fired from a gun • a high-speed passenger train • (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity | ||||||
| clout | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a target used in archery • special advantage or influence • a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood • (boxing) a blow with the fist verb • strike hard, especially with the fist | ||||||
| idle | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • not in action or at work noun • the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling adjective satellite • without a basis in reason or fact • not in active use • silly or trivial • lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility • not yielding a return • not having a job verb • run disconnected or idle • be idle; exist in a changeless situation | ||||||
| laze | verbv | |||||
verb • be idle; exist in a changeless situation | ||||||
| lick | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a salt deposit that animals regularly lick • touching with the tongue • (boxing) a blow with the fist verb • beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight • pass the tongue over • find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of • take up with the tongue | ||||||
| poke | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous • someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind • a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases • a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) • (boxing) a blow with the fist verb • poke or thrust abruptly • search or inquire in a meddlesome way • stir by poking • hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument • make a hole by poking | ||||||
| punch | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (boxing) a blow with the fist • an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl • a tool for making holes or indentations verb • deliver a quick blow to • drive forcibly as if by a punch • make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation | ||||||
| slog | verb, nounv, n | |||||
verb • work doggedly or persistently • walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud • strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat | ||||||
| sluggard | nounn | |||||
noun • an idle slothful person | ||||||
| stagnate | verbv | |||||
verb • stand still • cause to stagnate • cease to flow; stand without moving • be idle; exist in a changeless situation | ||||||
| swig | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a large and hurried swallow verb • strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat • to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught | ||||||
| type slug | nounn | |||||
noun • a strip of type metal used for spacing | ||||||
