tugged; tugging
Definition of tug
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: to pull or strain hard at
3
: to tow with a tugboat
tug
nounDefinition of tug (Entry 2 of 3)
Tug
abbreviationDefinition of Tug (Entry 3 of 3)
tugrik, tugriks
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The first known use of tug was in the 14th century
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