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- English Word Tug Definition 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.
- English Word Tug Definition To pull; to pluck.
- English Word Tug Definition To pull with great effort; to strain in labor; as, to tug at the oar; to tug against the stream.
- English Word Tug Definition To labor; to strive; to struggle.
- English Word Tug Definition A pull with the utmost effort, as in the athletic contest called tug of war; a supreme effort.
- English Word Tug Definition A sort of vehicle, used for conveying timber and heavy articles.
- English Word Tug Definition A small, powerful steamboat used to tow vessels; -- called also steam tug, tugboat, and towboat.
- English Word Tug Definition A trace, or drawing strap, of a harness.
- English Word Tug Definition An iron hook of a hoisting tub, to which a tackle is affixed.
- English Word Tugan Definition Same as Tucan.
- English Word Tugboat Definition See Tug, n., 3.
- English Word Tugged Definition of Tug
- English Word Tugger Definition One who tugs.
- English Word Tugging Definition of Tug
- English Word Tuggingly Definition In a tugging manner; with laborious pulling.
- English Word Tuition Definition Superintending care over a young person; the particular watch and care of a tutor or guardian over his pupil or ward; guardianship.
- English Word Tuition Definition Especially, the act, art, or business of teaching; instruction; as, children are sent to school for tuition; his tuition was thorough.
- English Word Tuition Definition The money paid for instruction; the price or payment for instruction.
- English Word Tuitionary Definition Of or pertaining to tuition.
- English Word Tuko-tuko Definition A burrowing South American rodent (Ctenomys Braziliensis). It has small eyes and ears and a short tail. It resembles the pocket gopher in size, form, and habits, but is more nearly allied to the porcupines.