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   tug

   /tʌɡ/

   verb

   • 1. pull (something) hard or suddenly: "she tugged off her boots" Similar pullplucktweaktwitchjerkwrenchwrestgrabclutchcatch hold ofinformal:yankdragpulldrawhaulheavetowtrailinformal:lug
   • ▪ tow (a ship) by means of a tugboat: "the ships were tugged off the reefs"

   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.
   • ▪ an aircraft towing a glider.
   • 3. a loop from a horse's saddle which supports a shaft or trace.

   Word Origin Middle English: from the base of tow1. The noun is first recorded (late Middle English) in tug (sense 3 of the noun).

   Derivatives

   • 1. tugger noun

   Scrabble Points: 4

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

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

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   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. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTUG definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   7 meanings: 1. to pull or drag with sharp or powerful movements 2. to tow (a vessel) by means of a tug 3. to work; toil 4. a.... Click for more definitions.

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

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

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

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   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.

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   Define tug. tug synonyms, tug pronunciation, tug translation, English dictionary definition of tug. v. tugged , tug·ging , tugs v. tr. 1. To pull at vigorously or repeatedly: tugged the bell rope. See Synonyms at pull. 2. To move by pulling with great...

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

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

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    tug to pull someone or something hard in a particular direction: The boy tugged at his father's sleeve. Patterns to pull/drag/draw/haul/tow somebody/something along/down/toward something

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

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    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.