English to Hindi Dictionary

Hindi meaning of tug

tug

/ खिंचाव; खींचातानी; बल से खींचना;

Synonym pull; scrummage;

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English Dictionary:

1. Tug

[n.]

- A pull with the utmost effort, as in the athletic contest called tug of war; a supreme effort.
- A sort of vehicle, used for conveying timber and heavy articles.
- A small, powerful steamboat used to tow vessels; -- called also steam tug, tugboat, and towboat.
- A trace, or drawing strap, of a harness.
- An iron hook of a hoisting tub, to which a tackle is affixed.

2. Tug

[v. i.]

- To pull with great effort; to strain in labor; as, to tug at the oar; to tug against the stream.
- To labor; to strive; to struggle.

3. Tug

[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.
- To pull; to pluck.