tug (Meaning)
tug (n)
a sudden abrupt pull
a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
tug (v)
pull hard
strive and make an effort to reach a goal
tow (a vessel) with a tug
carry with difficulty
move by pulling hard
pull or strain hard at
struggle in opposition
tug (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.
To pull; to pluck.
tug (v. i.)
To pull with great effort; to strain in labor; as, to tug at the oar; to tug against the stream.
To labor; to strive; to struggle.
tug (n.)
A pull with the utmost effort, as in the athletic contest called tug of war; a supreme effort.
A sort of vehicle, used for conveying timber and heavy articles.
A small, powerful steamboat used to tow vessels; -- called also steam tug, tugboat, and towboat.
A trace, or drawing strap, of a harness.
An iron hook of a hoisting tub, to which a tackle is affixed.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tug
tug Sentence Examples
- The captain ordered the sailors to tug on the ropes to hoist the sails.
- The dog's constant tugging at the leash proved to be a nuisance.
- The strong current tugged at the boat, threatening to capsize it.
- The hiker's backpack tugged heavily on his shoulders, weighing him down.
- The weight of the grocery bags tugged at her arms, forcing her to take frequent breaks.
- The wind tugged at the leaves of the tree, causing them to dance and rustle.
- The toddler tugged on his mother's hand, urging her to play with him.
- The child's persistent tugging at the tablecloth sent a glass of milk crashing to the floor.
- The rope tug-of-war between the two teams was a fierce contest of strength.
- The tugboat slowly and steadily towed the massive ship into the harbor.
FAQs About the word tug
a sudden abrupt pull, a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships, pull hard, strive and make an effort to reach a goal, tow (a vessel) with a t
jerk, yank, wrench,pull, draw,haul, grab, tow,pluck, snatch
push, thrust,push, thrust,, heave, heave, shove,shove
The captain ordered the sailors to tug on the ropes to hoist the sails.
The dog's constant tugging at the leash proved to be a nuisance.
The strong current tugged at the boat, threatening to capsize it.
The hiker's backpack tugged heavily on his shoulders, weighing him down.
