Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tugged
verb
/tʌɡd/
Definition
Pulled something with a sharp or sudden movement.
Examples
- She tugged at the rope to get his attention.
- The child tugged on his mother’s sleeve to ask a question.
- He tugged the door to see if it was locked.
Meaning
To pull something quickly and forcefully.
Synonyms
- pulled
- yanked
- hauled
- jerked
- dragged
