tug

verb
UK: /tʌɡ/
US: /tʌɡ/

  1. To pull something quickly and strongly.

    1. He gave a tug on the rope, testing its strength.
    2. She tugged at her sleeve, trying to hide the stain.

  2. To move something by pulling it hard.

    1. They had to tug the car out of the mud.
    2. The fisherman tugged the net, bringing in his catch.

Synonyms

pull yank towboat tugboat
tug noun

  1. A strong, sudden pull.

    1. I felt a tug on my fishing line.
    2. She gave the door a tug to make sure it was closed.

  2. A small, powerful boat used for pulling or guiding larger ships.

    1. The tug guided the tanker into the harbor.
    2. A tugboat assisted the large ship through the narrow channel.

  3. An emotional pull or appeal.

    1. The story had a tug at my heartstrings.
    2. I felt a tug of nostalgia when I saw my old school.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tug" in English means: To pull something quickly and strongly., To move something by pulling it hard..

The phonetic transcription of "tug" is /tʌɡ/ in British English and /tʌɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tug": pull, yank, towboat, tugboat.

Example usage of "tug": "He gave a tug on the rope, testing its strength.". More examples on the page.