tug

²tug

noun

Definition of TUG

1

a : ³trace 1 b : a short leather strap or loop c : a rope or chain used for pulling

2

a : an act or instance of tugging : pull b : a strong pulling force

3

a : a straining effort b : a struggle between two people or opposite forces

4

: tugboat

Examples of TUG

1. He felt a gentle tug on his sleeve.
2. <gave the man in front a tug on his shirtsleeve as a sign that he was supposed to step aside>

First Known Use of TUG

15th century

Related to TUG

Synonyms: draw, haul, jerk, pluck, pull, wrench, yank

Antonyms: push

Related Words: drag, tow; hitch, twitch; grab, snatch

Near Antonyms: heave, shove, thrust

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