tugging

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of pulling or hauling something with force.

• Verb

  A playful or teasing pull or tug, especially between children.

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Variants

List of all variants of tugging that leads to same result
tug , tugged , tugger , tuggers , tugging , tugs

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to draw or pull', from Old English 'tuggan' or 'tuggean'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tugboat' comes from the practice of using large boats to tow other ships.

2. In the game of tug-of-war, teams pull on opposite ends of a rope to see which team can pull the other team across a designated line.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pulling: Related concept: the broader category of actions involving the application of force to move an object.

2. Hauling: Related concept: the act of pulling something with significant effort, often over a long distance.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tugging' is often used metaphorically to describe emotional struggles or internal conflicts. In art, it can represent the idea of tension or struggle.

How to Memorize "tugging"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone or something being pulled or tugged. Imagine the force being applied and the resulting motion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tugging' with the idea of pulling or hauling. Think of a strong, forceful pull.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Tugging means pulling with a lot of gusto'.

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