tug - Definition and Meaning

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(verb)

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pull (something) hard or suddenly

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she tugged off her boots

he tugged at Tom's coat sleeve

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(noun)

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a hard or sudden pull

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another tug and it came loose

an overwhelming tug of attraction

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(noun)

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a small, powerful boat used for towing larger boats and ships, especially in harbour

(noun)

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a loop from a horse's saddle which supports a shaft or trace