tug

Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th

tug (tŭg)v. tugged, tug·ging, tugsv. tr.
1. To pull at vigorously or repeatedly.
2. To move by pulling with great effort or exertion; drag.
3. To tow by tugboat.v. intr.
1. To pull hard:
tugged at her boots.
See Synonyms at pull.
2. To toil or struggle; strain.
3. To vie; contend.n.
1. A strong pull or pulling force:
the tug of the sea.
2. A contest; a struggle:
a tug between loyalty and desire.
3.
a. A tugboat.
b. A land, air, or space vehicle that moves or tows other vehicles:
an airplane tug.
4. A rope, chain, or strap used in hauling, especially a harness trace. [Middle English tuggen, from Old English tēon. See deuk- in Indo-European Roots.] tugʹger n.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  tugboat, towboat, tower, jerk, lug, tote, labor, labour, push, drive