Definitions

1. noun

a sudden or violent pull or jerk, typically on a rope or chain

“The boat was caught in a strong tug on the dock.”

2. verb

to pull or haul something with force, especially using a rope or chain

“Please tug the rope to start the engine.”

3. verb

to pull or draw something towards oneself

“She tugged on her child’s sleeve to get his attention.”

4. noun

a ship or boat that pulls or hauls other ships or boats, especially in a harbor or dock

“The tugboat helped to navigate the large ship through the narrow canal.”

5. noun

a unit of measurement of the pulling or hauling force of a ship’s engine or propeller

“The tug of the ship’s engine was measured in horsepower.”