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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTugger
/ˈtʌɡər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person or device that pulls or drags something.
"The tugger helped to move the heavy load across the yard." - 2
A type of vehicle or machine designed for towing.
"The tugger was essential for transporting goods in the warehouse."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'tugger' originates from the verb 'to tug', which comes from Middle English 'tuggen', likely of Scandinavian origin, akin to Old Norse 'togga'. The meaning has evolved to refer to a person or device that tugs or pulls something.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Tugger" is said worldwide
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Tireur
Transliteration: tee-ruhr
"Le tireur a aidé à déplacer la charge lourde."
Zuggerät
Transliteration: tsook-guh-reht
"Das Zuggerät war wichtig für den Transport von Waren."
Tiratore
Transliteration: tee-rah-toh-reh
"Il tiratore ha aiutato a spostare il carico pesante."
Tirador
Transliteration: tee-rah-dor
"El tirador ayudó a mover la carga pesada."
Puxador
Transliteration: poo-sha-dor
"O puxador ajudou a mover a carga pesada."
खींचने वाला
Transliteration: kheenchne wala
"खींचने वाला भारी सामान को स्थानांतरित करने में मदद करता है।"
拖拉机
Transliteration: tuōlājī
"拖拉机帮助移动重物。"
당기는 기계
Transliteration: dang-gi-neun gi-gye
"당기는 기계가 무거운 짐을 옮기는 데 도움을 주었습니다."
引っ張り機
Transliteration: hippari ki
"引っ張り機が重い荷物を移動させるのを助けました。"
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