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date: 22 March 2025

lug 

Source:
A Dictionary of Construction, Surveying and Civil Engineering
Author(s):

Christopher Gorse,

David Johnston,

Martin Pritchard

1. A projecting piece of metal or plastic used for fixing. The lug projects out from the main unit and provides a fixing that enables the unit to be secured in position. Some fixing lugs have holes for screws or bolts, or fishtail ends that enable the lug to be bedded into mortar joints.... ...

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