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- DictionaryTug/təɡ/
verb
- 1. pull (something) hard or suddenly: "she tugged off her boots"
noun
- 1. a hard or sudden pull: "another tug and it came loose"
- 2. short for tugboat
1. a. : 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.
TUG meaning: 1. to pull something quickly and usually with a lot of force: 2. a boat with a powerful engine…. Learn more.
Tug definition: to pull at with force, vigor, or effort.. See examples of TUG used in a sentence.
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.
tug. 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.
n. 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.
Definition of tug verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Tug Definition. To pull at vigorously or repeatedly. Tugged the bell rope. To exert great effort in pulling; pull hard; drag; haul. To labor; toil; struggle. To pull at with great force; strain at. To drag; haul. An act or instance of tugging; hard pull. A pulling force.
TUG definition: 1. to pull something suddenly and strongly: 2. a sudden, strong pull on something 3. a boat used…. Learn more.
