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to tug
01
puxar, arrancar
to pull with a quick, forceful movement
Transitive: to tug at sth | to tug on sth
Exemplos
With a sudden gust of wind, the kite is tugging at the string in his hands.
Com uma rajada repentina de vento, a pipa está puxando a corda em suas mãos.
02
puxar, lutar
to pull or strive forcefully in a contest or struggle
Transitive: to tug at sth | to tug against sth
Exemplos
She tugged at the stuck drawer, determined to retrieve an item lodged within.
Ela puxou a gaveta emperrada, determinada a recuperar um item preso dentro.
03
puxar, tocar
to cause something to move by applying force with a pulling action
Transitive: to tug sth to a direction
Exemplos
With synchronized movements, the rowers tugged their oars through the water.
Com movimentos sincronizados, os remadores puxaram seus remos pela água.
04
puxar, arrastar
to pull or carry something with effort
Transitive: to tug sth somewhere | to tug sth to a direction
Exemplos
The firefighter tugged the hose towards the burning building, aiming to control the blaze.
O bombeiro puxou a mangueira em direção ao prédio em chamas, com o objetivo de controlar o incêndio.
05
rebocar, puxar
to pull or tow a ship using the power and assistance of a tugboat
Transitive: to tug a ship somewhere
Exemplos
To ensure precise maneuvering, the captain relied on the assistance of a skilled crew to tug the ship into position.
Para garantir manobras precisas, o capitão contou com a ajuda de uma tripulação habilidosa para rebocar o navio até a posição.
06
puxar, esforçar-se
to work or strain vigorously and with effort
Intransitive: to tug at sth
Exemplos
The farmers tugged at the plow, breaking the soil for planting crops in the expansive field.
Os agricultores puxaram o arado, quebrando o solo para plantar culturas no campo expansivo.
Tug
01
puxão brusco, tranco repentino
a sudden abrupt pull
02
rebocador, empurrador
a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
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