Definition of "tug" []

To pull at vigorously or repeatedly. (verb-transitive)
To move by pulling with great effort or exertion; drag. (verb-transitive)
To tow by tugboat. (verb-transitive)
To pull hard: tugged at her boots. See Synonyms at pull. (verb-intransitive)
To toil or struggle; strain. (verb-intransitive)

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Use "tug" in a sentence

"Heer yoo go, mary. *streeetttch tug tug tug* there – taht shud halp."
"_Jig, jig, tug, tug_ at the top of my rod, and I looked down to see that the float was out of sight and the rod nearly touching the water."
"*Scoopitee scoop scoop scoop* *pat pat pat* *streeeeeetch tug tug tug* just a liddle bit o’duktaype."

Words like "tug"

attract boat carry contend

draw draw in fight force

pull pull in pulling struggle

transport tugged tugging tugs