Tug

Word TUG
Character 3
Hyphenation tug
Pronunciations /tʌɡ/

Definitions and meanings of "Tug"

What do we mean by tug?

To pull at vigorously or repeatedly: synonym: pull. intransitive verb

To move by pulling with great effort or exertion; drag. intransitive verb

To tow by tugboat. intransitive verb

To pull something vigorously or repeatedly. intransitive verb

An instance of tugging; a strong or sudden pull. noun

A pulling force. noun

A contest; a struggle. noun

A tugboat. noun

A land, air, or space vehicle that moves or tows other vehicles. noun

A rope, chain, or strap used in hauling, especially a harness trace. noun

To pull or draw with sturdy effort or violent strain; haul with force; pull.

To tow by means of a steam-tug: as, the vessel had to be tugged into port.

To pull with great effort; haul; drag.

To exert one's self; labor; strive; struggle; contend; wrestle.

The act of pulling, dragging, or hauling with effort, exertion, or difficulty. noun

A supreme effort; the severest strain or struggle; a contest; wrestle; tussle. noun

A vehicle used in some parts of England for conveying timber or fagots. noun

A small but powerful steam-vessel, whether screw or paddle, constructed for the purpose of towing other vessels. noun

A chain, strong rope, or leather strap used as a trace; a trace (of a harness). noun

A sudden powerful pull.

A tugboat.

A kind of vehicle used for conveying timber and heavy articles.

A trace, or drawing strap, of a harness.

An iron hook of a hoisting tub, to which a tackle is affixed.

An act of masturbation.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Tug

The word "tug" in example sentences

Heer yoo go, mary. *streeetttch tug tug tug* there – taht shud halp. ❋ Unknown (2007)

_Jig, jig, tug, tug_ at the top of my rod, and I looked down to see that the float was out of sight and the rod nearly touching the water. ❋ George Manville Fenn (1870)

*Scoopitee scoop scoop scoop* *pat pat pat* *streeeeeetch tug tug tug* just a liddle bit o’duktaype. ❋ Unknown (2007)

It is what you call a tug-of-war - you against Mansur. ❋ Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- (1969)

I assume that this 'tug' is the same feeling that keeps others coming back time and again. ❋ William "Papa" Meloney (2007)

I love being at home -- but unfortunately, I do feel the tug from the world that maybe I am missing out in life. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The two huge Washington bureaucracies are engaged in a long-term tug-of-war over the food safety legislation making its way through Congress. ❋ Luke Walsh (2010)

The guy was into his second six-pack and smiling goofily like he'd just gotten a half-price rub-n-tug from a Thai massage parlor. ❋ Unknown (2010)

But I am patient and I know it would be a long term tug-of-war between conservative and security-in-mind people and more open-minded and information-thirst people here. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Researchers discovered the fifth planet using the Doppler technique, in which a planet’s gravitational tug is detected by the wobble it produces in the parent star. ❋ Unknown (2007)

On board the tug was a Japanese agent to deal with Japanese warships encountered on the way. ❋ Hannah Pakula (2009)

'You aren't hurt much-don't need to call a tug, do you?' ❋ Smith, E. E. (1972)

Marapper rubbed his hands in appreciation and gave his cloak a tug down at the back. ❋ Aldiss, Brian (1959)

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