tew

Meaning

Verb

1. To tow along, as a vessel.
2. To prepare (leather, hemp, etc.) by beating or working; to taw.
3. To beat; to scourge.
4. To muddle; to mix up.
5. To work at or worry.
6. To harangue or argue with.
7. (obsolete) To tease; to vex or worry.
8. To work hard; to strive.

Noun

1. (obsolete) A rope or chain for towing a boat.
2. (obsolete) A cord; a string.
3. (obsolete) Trouble; worry.

Synonyms

deal

dress

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toil

tumble

fatigue

Pronounced as (IPA)

/tjuː/

Etymology

From Middle English tewen, a variant of tawen (“to taw, prepare”). More at taw.