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Word: Tug
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English: from the base of tow. The noun is first recorded (late Middle English) in tug (sense 3 of the noun)
tʌɡ
pull (something) hard or suddenly
Short Definition:pull something hard or suddenly
Examples:- she tugged off her boots
- he tugged at Tom's coat sleeve
Word: Tug
Speech Type: Noun
tʌɡ
a hard or sudden pull
Short Definition:hard or sudden pull
Examples:- another tug and it came loose
- an overwhelming tug of attraction
a small, powerful boat used for towing larger boats and ships, especially in harbour.
Short Definition:small, powerful boat used for towing larger boats and ships
a loop from a horse's saddle which supports a shaft or trace.
Short Definition:loop from horse's saddle which supports shaft or trace
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