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tugging

[ˈtʌɡɪŋ]

tugging Definition

  • 1the act of pulling something hard or repeatedly
  • 2a strong or persistent desire or urge

Using tugging: Examples

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

  • Example

    The tugging on the rope was too much for him to handle.

  • Example

    She felt a tugging at her heartstrings when she saw the abandoned puppy.

  • Example

    He had a tugging feeling in his gut that he couldn't ignore.

tugging Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tugging

Phrases with tugging

  • tug-of-war

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

    Example

    The annual tug-of-war competition between the two schools was intense.

  • tug at someone's heartstrings

    to evoke strong emotions or sympathy in someone

    Example

    The charity's advertisement tugged at my heartstrings and I decided to donate.

  • a small, powerful boat used for towing larger vessels

    Example

    The tugboat pulled the cargo ship into the harbor.

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Summary: tugging in Brief

Tugging [ˈtʌɡɪŋ] refers to the act of pulling something hard or repeatedly, or a strong or persistent desire or urge. It can be seen in phrases like 'tug-of-war,' a game of opposing forces, and 'tug at someone's heartstrings,' evoking strong emotions. 'Tugging' can also describe a small, powerful boat used for towing larger vessels, known as a 'tugboat.'