tug
Phonetic
US /tʌɡ/UK /tʌɡ/
Translations
VERBTo pull or drag with great effort., To pull hard repeatedly., To tow by tugboat., To masturbate.
NOUNA sudden powerful pull., A tugboat., A kind of vehicle used for conveying timber and heavy articles., A trace, or drawing strap, of a harness., A dog toy consisting of a rope, often with a knot in it., An iron hook of a hoisting tub, to which a tackle is affixed., An act of male masturbation.
Variants
- tugs: Third Person Singular, Plural
- tugging: Present Participle
- tugged: Past Participle, Past Tense
Examples
In case of attack, ships can cut mooring lines and sail without tug assistance.
Source:www.economist.com
Former Prime Minister John Howard also released a statement saying Roberts-Smith's arrest "will/wɪl/ tug at the heartstrings of millions".
Source:www.bbc.com
When I felt a tug at my denim shorts’ back belt loop, I turned around to see Roy standing there, all tall, dark and smiley.
Source:www.nytimes.com
Climate Talks Teeter/ˈtiːtər/, With Rich and Poor Countries in a Tug of War
Source:www.nytimes.com
Former Prime Minister John Howard also released a statement saying Roberts-Smith's arrest "will/wɪl/ tug at the heartstrings/ˈhɑːrtstrɪŋz/ of millions".
Source:www.bbc.com
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