tug: words & expression meanings, synonyms, definition, antonyms, examples of usage, similar terms from the free dictionary www.dictometer.com/tug

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TUG

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2 senses for tug as a Noun:

Synonyms:
- Tug
- Jerk
Definitions:
- a sudden abrupt pull
Synonyms:
- Tugboat
- Tug
- Towboat
- Tower
Definitions:
- a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

Noun related (for tug)
tug-of-war
tugboat
tugela
tugela falls
tugger
tughrik
tugrik
utug

7 senses for tug as a Verb:

Synonyms:
- Tug
Definitions:
- pull hard
Examples:
- The prisoner tugged at the chains
- This movie tugs at the heart strings
Synonyms:
- Tug
- Labor
- Labour
- Push
- Drive
Definitions:
- strive and make an effort to reach a goal
Examples:
- She tugged for years to make a decent living
- We have to push a little to make the deadline!
- She is driving away at her doctoral thesis
Synonyms:
- Tug
Definitions:
- tow (a vessel) with a tug
Examples:
- The tugboat tugged the freighter into the harbor
Synonyms:
- Lug
- Tote
- Tug
Definitions:
- carry with difficulty
Examples:
- You'll have to lug this suitcase
Synonyms:
- Tug
Definitions:
- move by pulling hard
Examples:
- The horse finally tugged the cart out of the mud
Synonyms:
- Tug
Definitions:
- pull or strain hard at
Examples:
- Each oar was tugged by several men
Synonyms:
- Tug
Definitions:
- struggle in opposition
Examples:
- She tugged and wrestled with her conflicts

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