Word Meaning

Meaning of tug

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

Crossword clue for tug

- Harbour boat
- Harbour work boat
- Jerk
- Jerk from Portugal
- port working vessel
- Pull
- Pull strongly
- Pull with force
- To yank
- Towing boat
- Yank