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to tug
01
to pull with a quick, forceful movement
Transitive: to tug at sth | to tug on sth
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.
02
to pull or strive forcefully in a contest or struggle
Transitive: to tug at sth | to tug against sth
Example
She tugged at the stuck drawer, determined to retrieve an item lodged within.
The horse tugged against the reins, eager to move faster along the trail.
During the tug of war competition, the two teams tugged fiercely at the rope, each vying for victory.
03
to cause something to move by applying force with a pulling action
Transitive: to tug sth to a direction
Example
The workers tugged the loaded cart along the railway track to transport materials to the construction site.
She tugged the reluctant horse forward, urging it to cross the stream.
With synchronized movements, the rowers tugged their oars through the water.
04
to pull or carry something with effort
Transitive: to tug sth somewhere | to tug sth to a direction
Example
Farmers tugged sacks of grain across the field.
In the construction site, workers tugged construction materials to various locations using a pulley system.
The explorer tugged a sled loaded with supplies through the snowy wilderness during the expedition.
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
Example
The sculptor tugged at the block of marble, shaping it into a masterpiece with each chisel strike.
The rescue team tugged tirelessly at the debris, searching for survivors after the building collapse.
In the blacksmith 's workshop, the workers tugged at the bellows to stoke the forge for metalworking.
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.
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