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slug

/slʌɡ/ noun · British & US
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What does slug mean?

noun

A small, slimy, usually nocturnal gastropod mollusk, typically having a long, narrow body and a flat foot. A slug is often the larval stage of a snail.

Example

"The garden was infested with slugs, eating away at the tender shoots of the plants."

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