hame tug

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noun

a loop or short leather strap attaching a trace to a hame.

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Origin of hame tug

First recorded in 1785–95

Words nearby hame tug

hame, Hameln, Hamer, Hamersley Range, hames, hame tug, hametz, ham-fisted, ham-handed, Hamhung, Hamilcar Barca

How to use hame tug in a sentence

These men and women will no doubt cause a tug a war in time.
Up To Speed: The Cuba Embargo|Nina Strochlic|December 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The White House has been mediating the tug of war between the CIA and the committee over the redaction process.
You're About to See What Obama Calls 'Torture'|Josh Rogin, Eli Lake|August 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But since then it has been subject to a tug of war with the CIA.
Ex-CIA Top Lawyer: Release the ‘Black Site’ Report|Eli Lake|March 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After this Euro-Russian tug of war, the sparks ignited in Kiev and Moscow.
Cut the Baloney on Ukraine|Leslie H. Gelb|March 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Throughout the day, you would overhear chit-chat about the ongoing tug-of-war between libertarians and social conservatives.
CPAC: Come for the Crazy, Stay for the Party|Michelle Cottle|March 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He was given no reply save a muttered curse, a command to hold his tongue, and an angry tug at his tied arms.
The Red Year|Louis Tracy
In fact, the true tug only begins when we try to carry the second line and the flanking machine guns.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
On this occasion, however, the tug appeared somewhat late on the scene, and hailed the Gull.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands|R.M. Ballantyne
The drama, as far as the Gull-Light was concerned, ended that night with the disappearance of the tug and lifeboat.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands|R.M. Ballantyne
Tug service for sailing ships or vessels without motive power is at the rate of $15 per hour.
The Wonder Book of Knowledge|Various