| Tug: English to English |
| Tug (n.) A pull with the utmost effort, as in the athletic contest called tug of war; a supreme effort. |
| Tug (n.) A small, powerful steamboat used to tow vessels; -- called also steam tug, tugboat, and towboat. |
| Tug (n.) A sort of vehicle, used for conveying timber and heavy articles. |
| Tug (n.) A trace, or drawing strap, of a harness. |
| Tug (n.) An iron hook of a hoisting tub, to which a tackle is affixed. |
| Tug (v. i.) To labor; to strive; to struggle. |
| Tug (v. i.) To pull with great effort; to strain in labor; as, to tug at the oar; to tug against the stream. |
| Tug (v. t.) To pull or draw with great effort; to draw along with continued exertion; to haul along; to tow; as, to tug a loaded cart; to tug a ship into port. |
| Tug (v. t.) To pull; to pluck. |