Tug ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Tug ( verb )

1. To pull something with force or effort.
2. To pull or draw something in a particular direction.

Origin:

Derived from the middle english word "tuggen" meaning to pull or draw with force.

Examples:

1. He tugged at the rope to try and move the boat.
2. She tugged at her shirt to straighten it.
3. The dog tugged at the leash trying to get free.
4. The child tugged at his mother's sleeve to get her attention.
5. The team tugged the rope together to win the game.

(As a noun)

Tug ( noun )

1. To pull something with force or effort.
2. To pull or draw something in a particular direction.

Origin:

Derived from the middle english word "tuggen" meaning to pull or draw with force.

Examples:

1. He tugged at the rope to try and move the boat.
2. She tugged at her shirt to straighten it.
3. The dog tugged at the leash trying to get free.
4. The child tugged at his mother's sleeve to get her attention.
5. The team tugged the rope together to win the game.