"Tugs" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A strong pull on something, often with a sudden force.
A tugboat is a type of boat or ship that is used to maneuver and tow other boats or ships, often in a harbor or other confined waterway. It is usually a small, robust vessel with a strong propulsion system, and is used for tasks such as berthing, unberthing, and towing vessels that are too large or too heavy to navigate on their own. Tugboats are also used in search and rescue operations, salvage operations, and in supporting other maritime operations.
A tuktuk, also known as a tuk-tuk, auto rickshaw, or three-wheeler, is a type of vehicle commonly used in South and Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand and India. It is a three-wheeled motorized vehicle with a seat for the driver and a uncovered cargo area for passengers, often used for short distances or as a taxi.