Tug Synonyms & Definitions

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• TugDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (v. t.) To pull or draw with great effort; to draw along with continued exertion; to haul along; to tow; as, to tug a loaded cart; to tug a ship into port.
2. (n.) A trace, or drawing strap, of a harness.
3. (v. i.) To labor; to strive; to struggle.
4. (n.) A small, powerful steamboat used to tow vessels; -- called also steam tug, tugboat, and towboat.
5. (v. t.) To pull; to pluck.
6. (n.) A pull with the utmost effort, as in the athletic contest called tug of war; a supreme effort.
7. (n.) A sort of vehicle, used for conveying timber and heavy articles.
8. (v. i.) To pull with great effort; to strain in labor; as, to tug at the oar; to tug against the stream.
9. (n.) An iron hook of a hoisting tub, to which a tackle is affixed.

• TuggingDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Tug