nounπShareA sudden powerful pull."The sudden tug on the rope pulled the small boat away from the dock. "actionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tugboat."The tug pushed the large cargo ship away from the dock. "nauticalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA kind of vehicle used for conveying timber and heavy articles."The lumber yard used a large tug to transport the heavy beams to the construction site. "vehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA trace, or drawing strap, of a harness."The farmer checked each tug on the horse's harness before hitching the plow. "vehiclepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn iron hook of a hoisting tub, to which a tackle is affixed."The crane operator checked the tug on the hoisting tub before lifting the heavy load of bricks. "nauticaltechnicalmachineitembuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act of masturbation."He had a quick tug to calm himself down before his date."sexbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pull or drag with great effort"The police officers tugged the drunkard out of the pub."actionenergyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pull hard repeatedly"He lost his patience trying to undo his shoe-lace, but tugging it made the knot even tighter."actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tow by tugboat"The small boat will tug the larger ship into the harbor. "nauticalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
