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slug

слизень

Meaning of slug

shell-less garden mollusc

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EN-UK/ˈslʌɡ/
EN-US/ˈslʌɡ/
RU[slʲiˈzʲenʲ]
slug
slug - слизень
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slug with Russian translation

slug usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

After the rain, a slimy slug rested on the garden fence.

После дождя слизень лежал на садовом заборе.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

A slug slid across the wet path, leaving a shiny trail.

Слизень скользнул по мокрой дорожке, оставляя блестящий след.

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slug belongs to the topic "Insects". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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slug synonyms

Related words worth learning together

slug
То же слово — слизень без раковины.
snail
Улитка — похожее животное, но с внешней раковиной; не то же самое, хотя оба — брюхоногие.
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🇬🇧en

То же слово — слизень без раковины.

A2Often

I found a slug on the garden wall.

🇬🇧en

Улитка — похожее животное, но с внешней раковиной; не то же самое, хотя оба — брюхоногие.

A2Very Often

A snail carried its shell on its back, unlike a slug.

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What does slug mean?

shell-less garden mollusc

How do you pronounce slug?

slug is pronounced as /ˈslʌɡ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is slug used in a sentence?

After the rain, a slimy slug rested on the garden fence. Translation: После дождя слизень лежал на садовом заборе.

Is slug part of Insects vocabulary?

Yes, slug (слизень) can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is slug part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, slug (слизень) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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