[tʌɡ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- pull (something) hard or suddenly
(e.g: she tugged off her boots)


Phrases:
- tug of love

Origin:
Middle English: from the base of tow. The noun is first recorded (late Middle English) in tug

[tʌɡ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a hard or sudden pull
(e.g: another tug and it came loose)

- a small, powerful boat used for towing larger boats and ships, especially in harbour

- a loop from a horse's saddle which supports a shaft or trace


Phrases:
- tug of love

Origin:
Middle English: from the base of tow. The noun is first recorded (late Middle English) in tug