tow vs tug
tug vs towtow and tug both are nouns.
tow and tug both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tow | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| tug | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
tug is a hyponym of
tow; that is, tug is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
tow:
- tow: drag behind
- tug: tow (a vessel) with a tug
| tow (noun) | tug (noun) |
|---|---|
| the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope | a sudden abrupt pull |
| a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships |
| tow (verb) | tug (verb) |
|---|---|
| drag behind | struggle in opposition |
| pull hard | |
| pull or strain hard at | |
| move by pulling hard | |
| carry with difficulty | |
| tow (a vessel) with a tug | |
| strive and make an effort to reach a goal |
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