Hug vs. Tug

Hugnoun

An affectionate close embrace.

Hugnoun

A particular grip in wrestling.

Hugverb

To crouch; huddle as with cold.

Hugverb

(intransitive) To cling closely together.

Hugverb

(transitive) To embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms.

Hugverb

(transitive) To stay close to (the shore etc.)

Hugverb

To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.

Hugverb

To cower; to crouch; to curl up.

Hugverb

To crowd together; to cuddle.

Hugverb

To press closely within the arms; to clasp to the bosom; to embrace.

Hugverb

To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.

Hugverb

To keep close to; as, to hug the land; to hug the wind.

Hugnoun

A close embrace or clasping with the arms, as in affection or in wrestling.

Hugnoun

a tight or amorous embrace;

Hugverb

hug, usually with fondness;

Hugverb

fit closely or tightly;

Hugverb

squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection

Hugverb

hold (something) closely or tightly round or against part of one's body

Hugverb

fit tightly round

Hugverb

keep close to

Hugverb

congratulate or be pleased with oneself

Hugverb

cherish or cling to (something such as a belief)

Hugnoun

an act of holding someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection

Hugnoun

a squeezing grip in wrestling.

Hug

A hug is a form of endearment, universal in human communities, in which two or more people put their arms around the neck, back, or waist of one another and hold each other closely. If more than two people are involved, it may be referred to as a group hug.

Tugverb

(transitive) to pull or drag with great effort

Tugverb

(transitive) to pull hard repeatedly

Tugverb

(transitive) to tow by tugboat

Tugnoun

a sudden powerful pull

Tugnoun

(nautical) a tugboat

Tugnoun

(obsolete) A kind of vehicle used for conveying timber and heavy articles.

Tugnoun

A trace, or drawing strap, of a harness.

Tugnoun

(mining) An iron hook of a hoisting tub, to which a tackle is affixed.

Tugnoun

(slang) An act of masturbation

Tugverb

To pull or draw with great effort; to draw along with continued exertion; to haul along; to tow; as, to tug a loaded cart; to tug a ship into port.

Tugverb

To pull; to pluck.

Tugverb

To pull with great effort; to strain in labor; as, to tug at the oar; to tug against the stream.

Tugverb

To labor; to strive; to struggle.

Tugnoun

A pull with the utmost effort, as in the athletic contest called tug of war; a supreme effort.

Tugnoun

A sort of vehicle, used for conveying timber and heavy articles.

Tugnoun

A small, powerful steamboat used to tow vessels; - called also steam tug, tugboat, and towboat.

Tugnoun

A trace, or drawing strap, of a harness.

Tugnoun

An iron hook of a hoisting tub, to which a tackle is affixed.

Tugnoun

a sudden abrupt pull

Tugnoun

a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

Tugverb

pull hard;

Tugverb

strive and make an effort to reach a goal;

Tugverb

tow (a vessel) with a tug;

Tugverb

carry with difficulty;

Tugverb

move by pulling hard;

Tugverb

pull or strain hard at;

Tugverb

struggle in opposition;