Tug: meaning, definitions and examples

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tug

[ tʌɡ ]

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pulling forcefully

To pull something or someone with great force or effort, often in a single direction.

Synonyms

drag, haul, pull, yank

Examples of usage

He tugged on the rope to lift the heavy object.
She tugged at his sleeve to get his attention.
The dog tugged on the leash, eager to explore.

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act of pulling

A quick, sharp pull or a strong effort to move something by pulling.

Synonyms

haul, jerk, pull, yank

Examples of usage

With a quick tug, she managed to free the stuck drawer.
He felt a tug on his fishing line and knew he had caught something.

Translations

Translations of the word "tug" in other languages:

🇵🇹 puxar

🇮🇳 खींचना

🇩🇪 ziehen

🇮🇩 menarik

🇺🇦 тягнути

🇵🇱 ciągnąć

🇯🇵 引く (hiku)

🇫🇷 tirer

🇪🇸 tirar

🇹🇷 çekmek

🇰🇷 당기다 (dang-gida)

🇸🇦 سحب (sahb)

🇨🇿 táhnout

🇸🇰 ťahať

🇨🇳 拉 (lā)

🇸🇮 vleči

🇮🇸 draga

🇰🇿 тарту

🇬🇪 გამოწევა (gamots’va)

🇦🇿 çəkmək

🇲🇽 tirar

Word origin

The word 'tug' originated from the Middle English word 'tuggen' which means to pull with force. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the action of pulling something or someone with great effort. The concept of tugging has been associated with strength and determination, as it often requires physical exertion to achieve the desired result.