Tug

A1 8+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of tug

haul
drag
pull

Antonyms of tug

release
push
let go

Collocations of tug

tug-of-war
Frequency: 80 %

The team won the tug-of-war competition at the company picnic.

tugboat
Frequency: 70 %

The tugboat guided the large ship safely into the harbor.

tugger
Frequency: 60 %

He was known as the best tugger in the logging crew.

tug-of-love
Frequency: 45 %

The custody battle turned into a tug-of-love between the parents.

tugger
Frequency: 40 %

The tugger struggled to move the heavy cart without assistance.

Idiomatic Expressions for tug

  • Phrase: tug of war
    Meaning: a contest in which two teams pull on opposite ends of a rope, with the goal of pulling the other team across a central line
    Usage: The company picnic ended with a friendly tug of war between the sales and marketing teams.