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noun • a sudden abrupt pull • a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships verb • pull hard • strive and make an effort to reach a goal • tow (a vessel) with a tug • carry with difficulty • move by pulling hard • pull or strain hard at • struggle in opposition | ||||
| 35% | 7 | A rope used to tow a sled | ||
noun • (nautical) a rope used in towing | ||||
| 35% | 7 | Rope employed to tow something | ||
noun • (nautical) a rope used in towing | ||||
Strong Pulls In Rope Wars Traces For Horses Tow Boats Or Hard Struggles
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TUGS which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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TUGS
Updated: November 7, 2023
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