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- Dictionarytug/təɡ/
verb
- 1. pull (something) hard or suddenly: "she tugged off her boots" Similar
noun
- 1. a hard or sudden pull: "another tug and it came loose"
- 2. short for tugboat
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: an act or instance of tugging : pull. b. : a strong pulling force.
TUG definition: 1. to pull something quickly and usually with a lot of force: 2. a boat with a powerful engine…. Learn more.
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.
Tug definition: to pull at with force, vigor, or effort.. See examples of TUG used in a sentence.
TUG meaning: 1. to pull something quickly and usually with a lot of force: 2. a boat with a powerful engine…. Learn more.
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.
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.
TUG definition: 1. to pull something suddenly and strongly: 2. a sudden, strong pull on something 3. a boat used…. Learn more.
Definition of tug verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
