SLUGS Synonyms

• any of various edible tropical marine gastropods of the genus Strombus having a brightly-colored spiral shell with large outer lip

• a class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes

• mollusk with a low conical shell

• any of various usually marine gastropods with low conical shells; found clinging to rocks in littoral areas

• invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell

• 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

• gather snails

• 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

• gather whelk

• (boxing) a blow with the fist

• strike, usually with the fist

• a projectile that is fired from a gun

• a high-speed passenger train

• (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity

• 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

• strike hard, especially with the fist

• not in action or at work

• the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling

• 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

• run disconnected or idle

• be idle; exist in a changeless situation

• be idle; exist in a changeless situation

• a salt deposit that animals regularly lick

• touching with the tongue

• (boxing) a blow with the fist

• 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

• 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

• 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

• (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

• deliver a quick blow to

• drive forcibly as if by a punch

• make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation

• work doggedly or persistently

• walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

• strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat

• an idle slothful person

• stand still

• cause to stagnate

• cease to flow; stand without moving

• be idle; exist in a changeless situation

• a large and hurried swallow

• strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat

• to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught

• a strip of type metal used for spacing