Dictionary Check: tug

"tug" is a valid word!

Scrabble 4 points
Words with Friends 6 points

Definition

noun

a sudden abrupt pull

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noun

a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

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verb

pull hard

Example: "The prisoner tugged at the chains"
verb

strive and make an effort to reach a goal

Example: "She tugged for years to make a decent living"
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verb

tow (a vessel) with a tug

Example: "The tugboat tugged the freighter into the harbor"
verb

carry with difficulty

Example: "You'll have to lug this suitcase"
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