Tugging: meaning, definitions and examples

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tugging

[ ˈtʌɡɪŋ ]

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action

Pull (something) hard or suddenly.

Synonyms

drag, haul, pull, yank

Examples of usage

He tugged at his shoelaces.
She tugged on the rope to lift the heavy object.
The dog tugged on the leash, eager to explore.
We tugged at the stubborn door, trying to open it.
They tugged the suitcase up the stairs.

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activity

The action of pulling something hard or suddenly.

Synonyms

dragging, hauling, pulling

Examples of usage

With a quick tugging motion, she freed the fabric from the machine.
The tugging on the rope was causing strain on his muscles.

Translations

Translations of the word "tugging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 puxando

🇮🇳 खींचना

🇩🇪 ziehen

🇮🇩 menarik

🇺🇦 тягнути

🇵🇱 ciągnięcie

🇯🇵 引っ張る (hipparu)

🇫🇷 tirer

🇪🇸 tirar

🇹🇷 çekme

🇰🇷 당기기 (dang-gigi)

🇸🇦 شد

🇨🇿 tahání

🇸🇰 ťahanie

🇨🇳 拉 (lā)

🇸🇮 vlečenje

🇮🇸 toga

🇰🇿 тарту

🇬🇪 წევა (ts'eva)

🇦🇿 çəkmək

🇲🇽 tirar

Word origin

The word 'tugging' originates from the Middle English word 'toggen', which meant to pull or drag. Over time, the word evolved to 'tug', and the present participle 'tugging' came into use to describe the action of pulling something with force. The concept of tugging has been prevalent in various activities requiring strength and persistence, such as sailing, construction, and everyday tasks that involve exerting physical effort.