TUG
Scrabble letter values: T1U1G2 = 4
Definition
- noun a sudden abrupt pull. — synonyms: jerk
- noun a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships. — synonyms: tugboat, towboat, tower
- verb pull hard.
- verb strive and make an effort to reach a goal. — synonyms: labor, labour, push, drive
- verb tow (a vessel) with a tug.
- verb carry with difficulty. — synonyms: lug, tote
- verb move by pulling hard.
- verb pull or strain hard at.
- verb struggle in opposition.
Examples
- “The prisoner tugged at the chains”
- “This movie tugs at the heart strings”
- “She tugged for years to make a decent living”