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tugged

[tʌɡd]

tugged Definition

pulled with force or effort in a specified direction.

Using tugged: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tugged" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She tugged at the door, but it wouldn't budge.

  • Example

    He tugged on the rope to lift the heavy box.

  • Example

    The dog tugged at the leash, eager to run.

  • Example

    She tugged her coat tighter around her body.

tugged Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tugged

Phrases with tugged

  • a contest in which two teams pull opposite ends of a rope until one drags the other over a central line

    Example

    We had a tug of war competition at the company picnic.

  • tug at one's heartstrings

    to evoke strong feelings of sympathy or affection

    Example

    The movie's ending always tugs at my heartstrings.

  • a powerful boat used for towing larger vessels

    Example

    The tugboat pulled the cargo ship into the harbor.

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Summary: tugged in Brief

'Tugged' [tʌɡd] means to pull forcefully or with effort in a particular direction. It can be used in various contexts such as pulling a door, lifting a heavy box, or controlling a dog on a leash. The phrase 'tug of war' refers to a game where two teams pull opposite ends of a rope. 'Tug at one's heartstrings' means to evoke strong feelings of sympathy or affection.