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How to pronounce “tug

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Pronunciation guide for tug

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of tug with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The Fight for Freedom in Iran and Ukrainethere's been a sort of a tug of war
Definition summary
(transitive) To pull or drag with great effort.

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How to pronounce tug

The Fight for Freedom in Iran and Ukraine

there's been a sort of a tug of war

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “tug

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To pull or drag with great effort.
  • (transitive) To pull hard repeatedly.
  • (transitive) To tow by tugboat.
  • (slang, ambitransitive) To masturbate.
  • [Noun]
  • A sudden powerful pull.
  • (nautical) A tugboat.
  • A type of tractor used for moving trailers.
  • (obsolete) A kind of vehicle used for conveying timber and heavy articles.
  • A trace, or drawing strap, of a harness.
  • A dog toy consisting of a rope, often with a knot in it.
  • (mining) An iron hook of a hoisting tub, to which a tackle is affixed.
  • (slang) An act of male masturbation.

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