■ verb ( ~s , ~ging , ~ged )
1》 pull hard or suddenly.
2》 tow (a ship) with a ~boat.
■ noun
1》 a hard or sudden pull.
2》 (also ~boat ) a small, powerful boat used for towing larger ships, especially in harbour.
↘an aircraft towing a glider.
3》 a loop from a horse's saddle which supports a shaft or trace.
Derivatives
~ger noun
Origin
ME: from the base of tow 1 .