Tew

Definition:

(v.) To prepare by beating or working, as leather or hemp; to taw.
(v.) Hence, to beat; to scourge; also, to pull about; to maul; to tease; to vex.
(v. i.) To work hard; to strive; to fuse.
(v. t.) To tow along, as a vessel.
(n.) A rope or chain for towing a boat; also, a cord; a string.

Compare tew with other words:

scourge vs. tew