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    tug
    /tʌɡ/

    verb

    noun

    • 1. a hard or sudden pull: "another tug and it came loose"
    • 2. a small, powerful boat used for towing larger boats and ships, especially in harbour.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTUG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    TUG definition: 1. to pull something quickly and usually with a lot of force: 2. a boat with a powerful engine…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tugTug Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : to pull or strain hard at. 2. a. : to move by pulling hard : haul. b. : to carry with difficulty : lug. 3. : to tow with a tugboat. tugger noun. 2 of 3.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTUG | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    TUG meaning: 1. to pull something quickly and usually with a lot of force: 2. a boat with a powerful engine…. Learn more.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › tugTUG Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Tug definition: to pull at with force, vigor, or effort.. See examples of TUG used in a sentence.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › tugTug - definition of tug by The Free Dictionary

    n. 1. An instance of tugging; a strong or sudden pull: gave the leash a tug. 2. A pulling force: the tug of gravity. 3. A contest; a struggle: a tug between loyalty and desire. 4. a. A tugboat. b. A land, air, or space vehicle that moves or tows other vehicles: an airplane tug. 5. A rope, chain, or strap used in hauling, especially a harness trace.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tugTug - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To tug is to forcefully pull or drag something. You might need your sister's help to tug your knee-high boots off at the end of a long day. A child might tug at his parent's arm and a commuter might tug a rolling suitcase behind her as she enters a subway car.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiontug verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

    Definition of tug verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.yourdictionary.com › tugTug Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Tug Definition. tŭg. tugged, tugging, tugs. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Verb. Noun. Filter. verb. tugged, tugging, tugs. To pull at vigorously or repeatedly. Tugged the bell rope. American Heritage. To exert great effort in pulling; pull hard; drag; haul. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTUG | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    TUG meaning: 1. to pull something suddenly and strongly: 2. a sudden, strong pull on something 3. a boat used…. Learn more.

  11. premium-oxforddictionaries-com.libproxy.ucl.ac.uk › definition › englishtug - definition of tug in English from the Oxford dictionary

    pull (something) hard or suddenly:. Meaning, pronunciation and example sentences, English to English reference content.