Word Meaning

tug definition and meaning

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.
v. t. To pull; to pluck.
v. i. To pull with great effort; to strain in labor; as, to tug at the oar; to tug against the stream.
v. i. To labor; to strive; to struggle.
n. A pull with the utmost effort, as in the athletic contest called tug of war; a supreme effort.
n. A sort of vehicle, used for conveying timber and heavy articles.
n. A small, powerful steamboat used to tow vessels; -- called also steam tug, tugboat, and towboat.
n. A trace, or drawing strap, of a harness.
n. An iron hook of a hoisting tub, to which a tackle is affixed.

Crossword clues for tug

- Gutsiest a harbour boat can be; going back without an afternoon sleep
- Harbour boat
- Harbour work boat
- Jerk
- Jerk from Portugal
- port working vessel
- Pull
- Pull strongly
- Pull with force
- To yank
- Towing boat
- Yank