tug vs tow
tow vs tugtug and tow both are nouns.
tug and tow both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tug | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| tow | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
tow is a hypernym of
tug; that is, tow is a
word with a broader meaning than tug:
- tug: tow (a vessel) with a tug
- tow: drag behind
| tug (noun) | tow (noun) |
|---|---|
| a sudden abrupt pull | the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope |
| a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships |
| tug (verb) | tow (verb) |
|---|---|
| struggle in opposition | drag behind |
| 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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