Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tugging
verb
/ˈtʌɡɪŋ/
Definition
Pulling something with a sharp or sudden movement.
Examples
- She was tugging at the rope to get it out of the muddy water.
- The child was tugging on his mother’s sleeve, asking for a treat.
- He kept tugging the cover over himself as the cold wind blew through the window.
Meaning
Tugging refers to the act of pulling something with a quick or forceful motion, often to draw attention or to exert effort in moving an object.
Synonyms
- pulling
- yanking
- hauling
- dragging
