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slug
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈlɛʒmɐ/les·ma
Definition
1A terrestrial gastropod mollusc without a visible external shell, which moves slowly leaving a trail of mucus.
Usage examples
“The slug slowly climbed up the garden wall.”
“Slugs can be a pest in vegetable gardens.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
slow as a slug