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to tug
01
to pull with a quick, forceful movement
Transitive: to tug at sth | to tug on sth
02
to pull or strive forcefully in a contest or struggle
Transitive: to tug at sth | to tug against sth
03
to cause something to move by applying force with a pulling action
Transitive: to tug sth to a direction
04
to pull or carry something with effort
Transitive: to tug sth somewhere | to tug sth to a direction
05
to pull or tow a ship using the power and assistance of a tugboat
Transitive: to tug a ship somewhere
06
to work or strain vigorously and with effort
Intransitive: to tug at sth
tug
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tugger
n
tugger
n
Example
With a sudden gust of wind, the kite is tugging at the string in his hands.
The toddler tugged on her mother's sleeve, trying to get her attention.
He tugged at the stuck suitcase handle, hoping it would finally open.
She is tugging at the stubborn weed, determined to remove it from the garden.
Farmers tugged sacks of grain across the field.
