Definitions for the word, tug

(n.) A pull with the utmost effort, as in the athletic contest called tug of war; a supreme effort.

(n.) A small, powerful steamboat used to tow vessels; -- called also steam tug, tugboat, and towboat.

(n.) A sort of vehicle, used for conveying timber and heavy articles.

(n.) A trace, or drawing strap, of a harness.

(n.) An iron hook of a hoisting tub, to which a tackle is affixed.

(v. i.) To labor; to strive; to struggle.

(v. i.) To pull with great effort; to strain in labor; as, to tug at the oar; to tug against the stream.

(v. t.) 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.

(v. t.) To pull; to pluck.


2 words found in the Scrabble word, tug



Scrabble letter values
A is 1 points
B is 3 points
C is 3 points
D is 2 points
E is 1 points
F is 4 points
G is 2 points
H is 4 points
I is 1 points
J is 8 points
K is 5 points
L is 1 points
M is 3 points
N is 1 points
O is 1 points
P is 3 points
Q is 10 points
R is 1 points
S is 1 points
T is 1 points
U is 1 points
V is 4 points
W is 4 points
X is 8 points
Y is 4 points
Z is 10 points



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