Tugs Meaning in English
word · lemma: tug
ˈtəɡz
TUHGZ
tˈʌɡz
TUGZ
Definition
'Tugs' is the plural of 'tug'. It can mean short, sharp pulls, or boats (tugboats) that pull or tow large ships.
Usage & Nuances
'Tugs' is both a noun (pulls/boats) and a verb form (he/she/it tugs). As a noun, 'tug' often goes with 'at' (tug at someone's sleeve). For boats, usually 'tugboats'. Rarely used as a verb in the plural.
Spanish: tirones - remolcadoresPortuguese (BR): puxões - rebocadoresPortuguese (PT): puxões - rebocadoresChinese (Simplified): 拉拽 - 拖船Chinese (Traditional): 拉扯 - 拖船Hindi: खींचता है - टग बोट्सArabic: شدات - زوارق السحبBengali: টান - টাগবোট (নৌকা)Russian: рывки - буксиры (лодки)Japanese: 引っぱり - タグボートVietnamese: cú kéo - tàu kéoKorean: 잡아당김 - 예인선Turkish: çekiş - römorkör (tekne)Urdu: کھینچنا - ٹگ بوٹ (کشتی)Indonesian: tarikan - kapal tunda
Example Sentences
She tugs on her mother's hand.
basic
The little boy tugs at my sleeve.
basic
Three tugs are waiting at the dock.
basic
He nervously tugs at his tie during interviews.
natural
The ship couldn't move without the help of tugs.
natural
Sometimes life tugs you in different directions.
natural