tote vs lug

tote and lug both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
tote	Yes	No	Yes	No
lug	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, tote and lug are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of tote include tug.

tote (noun)	lug (noun)
a capacious bag or basket	marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back; often used for fishing bait
	a projecting piece that is used to lift or support or turn something
	a sail with four corners that is hoisted from a yard that is oblique to the mast

tote (verb)	lug (verb)
carry with difficulty	carry with difficulty
	obstruct