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to tug
01
tirar, estirar
to pull with a quick, forceful movement
Transitive: to tug at sth | to tug on sth
Example
He tugged at the stuck suitcase handle, hoping it would finally open.
Tiró del mango de la maleta atascada, esperando que finalmente se abriera.
The toddler tugged on her mother's sleeve, trying to get her attention.
La niña tiró de la manga de su madre, tratando de llamar su atención.
02
tirar, jalar
to pull or strive forcefully in a contest or struggle
Transitive: to tug at sth | to tug against sth
Example
During the tug of war competition, the two teams tugged fiercely at the rope, each vying for victory.
Durante la competencia de tira y afloja, los dos equipos jalaron ferozmente de la cuerda, cada uno luchando por la victoria.
The horse tugged against the reins, eager to move faster along the trail.
El caballo jaló contra las riendas, ansioso por moverse más rápido por el sendero.
03
tirar, jalar
to cause something to move by applying force with a pulling action
Transitive: to tug sth to a direction
Example
She tugged the reluctant horse forward, urging it to cross the stream.
Ella jaló al caballo reacio hacia adelante, instándolo a cruzar el arroyo.
In a team effort, they tugged the heavy sled across the snowy field.
En un esfuerzo en equipo, jalaron el pesado trineo a través del campo nevado.
04
tirar, jalar
to pull or carry something with effort
Transitive: to tug sth somewhere | to tug sth to a direction
Example
The porter tugged the heavy luggage up the staircase, careful not to lose balance.
El portero jaló el pesado equipaje por la escalera, teniendo cuidado de no perder el equilibrio.
Farmers tugged sacks of grain across the field.
Los agricultores jalaron sacos de grano por el campo.
05
remolcar, tira de
to pull or tow a ship using the power and assistance of a tugboat
Transitive: to tug a ship somewhere
Example
The harbor pilot directed the tugboat to tug the massive container ship into the port.
El piloto del puerto dirigió el remolcador para remolcar el masivo buque portacontenedores hacia el puerto.
The icebreaker tug was specifically designed to tug ships through icy waters, ensuring safe passage.
El remolcador fue diseñado específicamente para remolcar barcos a través de aguas heladas, asegurando un paso seguro.
06
tirar, estirar
to work or strain vigorously and with effort
Intransitive: to tug at sth
Example
In the studio, the artist tugged at the pottery wheel, molding clay into intricate forms.
En el estudio, el artista estiró la rueda de alfarería, moldeando la arcilla en formas intrincadas.
The sculptor tugged at the block of marble, shaping it into a masterpiece with each chisel strike.
El escultor estiró el bloque de mármol, dándole forma a una obra maestra con cada golpe de cincel.
Tug
01
tirón, jalón
a sudden abrupt pull
02
remolcador, tugboat
a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
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