Rug vs. Tug

Rug vs. Tug — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Rug and Tug

Rugnoun

A partial covering for a floor.

Tugverb

(transitive) to pull or drag with great effort

The police officers tugged the drunkard out of the pub.

Rugnoun

A (usually thick) piece of fabric used for warmth (especially on a bed); a blanket.

Tugverb

(transitive) to pull hard repeatedly

He lost his patience trying to undo his shoe-lace, but tugging it made the knot even tighter.

Rugnoun

A kind of coarse, heavy frieze, formerly used for clothing.

Tugverb

(transitive) to tow by tugboat

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Rugnoun

A cloak or mantle made of such a frieze.

Tugnoun

a sudden powerful pull

Rugnoun

A person wearing a rug.

Tugnoun

(nautical) a tugboat

Rugnoun

A cloth covering for a horse.

Tugnoun

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

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Rugnoun

A dense layer of natural vegetation that precludes the growth of crops.

Tugnoun

A trace, or drawing strap, of a harness.

Rugnoun

(slang) The female pubic hair.

Tugnoun

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

Rugnoun

A rough, woolly, or shaggy dog.

Tugnoun

(slang) An act of masturbation

He had a quick tug to calm himself down before his date.

Rugnoun

(slang) A wig; a hairpiece.

Tugnoun

a sudden abrupt pull

Rugnoun

(colloquial) A dense growth of chest hair.

Tugnoun

a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

Rugverb

(Scotland) To pull roughly or hastily; to plunder; to spoil; to tear.

Tugverb

pull hard;

The prisoner tugged at the chainsThis movie tugs at the heart strings

Rugnoun

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

Tugverb

strive and make an effort to reach a goal;

She tugged for years to make a decent livingWe have to push a little to make the deadline!She is driving away at her doctoral thesis

Tugverb

tow (a vessel) with a tug;

The tugboat tugged the freighter into the harbor

Tugverb

carry with difficulty;

You'll have to lug this suitcase

Tugverb

move by pulling hard;

The horse finally tugged the cart out of the mud

Tugverb

pull or strain hard at;

Each oar was tugged by several men

Tugverb

struggle in opposition;

She tugged and wrestled with her conflicts