tug

B2
Pronunciation
/tʌɡ/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A sudden powerful pull.

2 Definition

A tugboat.

3 Definition

A kind of vehicle used for conveying timber and heavy articles.

4 Definition

A trace, or drawing strap, of a harness.

5 Definition

An iron hook of a hoisting tub, to which a tackle is affixed.

6 Definition

An act of masturbation.

Example Sentences
  • He had a quick tug to calm himself down before his date.
Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To pull or drag with great effort

Example Sentences
  • The police officers tugged the drunkard out of the pub.
2 Definition

To pull hard repeatedly

Example Sentences
  • He lost his patience trying to undo his shoe-lace, but tugging it made the knot even tighter.
3 Definition

To tow by tugboat