Norwegian Meaning of tug

tug

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Definitions and Meaning of tug in English

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tug (n)

a sudden abrupt pull

a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

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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

Webster

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

trekke,skiftenøkkel,yank,tegne,ta tak i,hale,dra,hindring,plukke,ta

skyve,skyvekraft,heve,dytt

tufty => rufsete, tufting => tufting, tufthunting => duskjakt, tufthunter => duskjager, tufted vetch => Vikke,