Definition of 'tug'

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Noun

1. a sudden abrupt pull
      Synonyms: jerk
2. a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
      Synonyms: tugboat towboat tower

Verb

1. pull hard; "The prisoner tugged at the chains"; "This movie tugs at the heart strings"
2. strive and make an effort to reach a goal; "She tugged for years to make a decent living"; "We have to push a little to make the deadline!"; "She is driving away at her doctoral thesis"
      Synonyms: labor labour push drive
3. tow (a vessel) with a tug; "The tugboat tugged the freighter into the harbor"
4. carry with difficulty; "You'll have to lug this suitcase"
      Synonyms: lug tote
5. move by pulling hard; "The horse finally tugged the cart out of the mud"
6. pull or strain hard at; "Each oar was tugged by several men"
7. struggle in opposition; "She tugged and wrestled with her conflicts"

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