Talk:Leo Ring/@comment-1893081-20130504074152/@comment-1893081-20130504081956

That would imply that his spear was also heavy for him, which is unlikely.

here's the definition of lug (past tense lugged) that would apply in this case:

lug 2 (lg) v. lugged, lug·ging, lugs v.tr. 1. To drag or haul (an object) laboriously. 2. To pull or drag with short jerks. 3. To cause (an engine, for example) to run poorly or hesitate: If you drive too slowly in third gear, you'll lug the engine. v.intr. 1. To pull something with difficulty; tug. 2. To move along by jerks or as if under a heavy burden. 3. To run poorly or hesitate because of strain. Used of an engine: The motor lugs on hills. n. 1. Archaic a. The act of lugging. b. Something lugged. 2. A box for shipping fruit or vegetables.

Here is the definition for rugged, which makes a lot more sense than lugged (number 3):

rug·ged (rgd) adj. 1. Having a rough irregular surface. See Synonyms at rough. 2. Having strong features marked with furrows or wrinkles: the rugged face of the old sailor. 3. Having a sturdy build or strong constitution: a rugged trapper who spent months in the wilderness. 4. Tempestuous; stormy: the rugged weather of the North Atlantic. 5. Demanding great effort, ability, or endurance: the rugged conditions of barracks life. 6. Lacking culture or polish; coarse and rude: rugged manners and ribald wit.