Tug

·noun A trace, or drawing strap, of a harness.

II. Tug ·noun An iron hook of a hoisting tub, to which a tackle is affixed.

III. Tug ·noun A sort of vehicle, used for conveying timber and heavy articles.

IV. Tug ·vt To Pull; to Pluck.

V. Tug ·noun A pull with the utmost effort, as in the athletic contest called tug of war; a supreme effort.

VI. Tug ·noun A small, powerful steamboat used to tow vessels;

— called also steam tug, tugboat, and towboat.

VII. Tug ·vi To pull with great effort; to strain in labor; as, to tug at the oar; to tug against the stream.

VIII. Tug ·vi To Labor; to Strive; to Struggle.

IX. Tug ·vt 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.