slug
nounUK /slʌɡ/
US /slʌɡ/
A slug is a small soft animal with no shell that moves very slowly.
A slug crawled across the wet garden path.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small amount of a drink, especially a strong alcoholic one.
He poured a slug of whiskey into the glass.
3. A bullet fired from a gun.
The hunter loaded a slug into his rifle.
4. To hit someone or something hard.
The boxer slugged his opponent in the ribs.