Zug
a canton in central Switzerland. 92 sq. mi. (238 sq. km).
the capital of this canton, on the Lake of Zug.
Lake of, a lake in this canton. 15 sq. mi. (39 sq. km).
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How to use Zug in a sentence
But when the going gets tough, the Russians really get going—to Zug, and Geneva, and Hong Kong.
Flex Muscle Spending Has Left Putin’s Russia in an Economic Freeze Frame | Daniel Gross | April 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTJames Zug is the author of The Guardian, a history of South Africa's anti-apartheid newspaper.
By the time the pardon came from Clinton, Rich had been hiding out in plain sight in Zug, Switzerland, for 17 years.
At the same time the division that was to form the main army marched upon Zug, thence to move upon Zurich.
History of the Great Reformation, Volume IV | J. H. Merle D'AubignTwo of his enemies, one from Schwytz, the other from Zug—were particularly eager in his pursuit.
History of the Great Reformation, Volume IV | J. H. Merle D'Aubign
The barks draw near Zug; they are moored to the shore, which is lined with an immense crowd.
History of the Great Reformation, Volume IV | J. H. Merle D'AubignThe line of battle was drawn up on the side of the monastery and of Zug, and sentinels were placed at the foot of the slope.
History of the Great Reformation, Volume IV | J. H. Merle D'AubignOn the south-west was a wood of beech-trees; on the south, in the direction of Zug, was the highroad and a marshy valley.
History of the Great Reformation, Volume IV | J. H. Merle D'Aubign
British Dictionary definitions for Zug
/ (German tsuːk) /
a canton of N central Switzerland: the smallest Swiss canton; mainly German-speaking and Roman Catholic; joined the Swiss Confederation in 1352. Capital: Zug. Pop: 102 200 (2002 est). Area: 239 sq km (92 sq miles)
a town in N central Switzerland, the capital of Zug canton, on Lake Zug. Pop: 22 973 (2000)
Lake Zug a lake in N central Switzerland, in Zug and Schwyz cantons. Area: 39 sq km (15 sq miles)
- French name: Zoug
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