What does SLUGS mean?

Here is the requested information about the word "slugs": 1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb 2. Definitions: * Noun: a slimy, land-dwelling mollusk with no shell, often considered a garden pest. * Noun: a bullet or metal projectile for a firearm. * Verb: hit or strike someone or something hard, especially with a fist or a heavy object. 3. Pronunciations: * US: /slʌɡz/ * UK: /slʌɡz/ 4. Origin and Usage: * The noun "slugs" originated from the Old Norse word "slod" which means "a heavy blow." It has been used to describe both the slimy mollusk and the bullet-like projectile for centuries. The verb "slugs" is derived from the noun and has been used since the 19th century to describe hitting or striking something or someone hard. * In modern usage, "slugs" is commonly used to refer to the mollusk in a negative context as a garden pest, while the bullet-like projectile is used in the context of firearms and ammunition. 5. Synonyms: * Noun: snail, mollusk, bullet, projectile, ammo * Verb: punch, strike, hit, wallop, smack 6. Related Words: * snail, shells, bullets, fists, blows 7. Example Sentences: * Noun: The gardener was frustrated with the slugs that were eating his vegetables. * Noun: The detective found a slug at the crime scene and sent it to the lab for analysis. * Verb: He slugged the punching bag with all his might. * Verb: The bully slugged the smaller kid in the face.