tugging

[US]/ˈtʌɡɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈtʌɡɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the sensation of being pulled or drawn; the act of pulling something with a sharp movement

Phrases & Collocations

tugging on

tugging at

tugging away

tugging strings

tugging heartstrings

tugging gently

tugging forcefully

tugging playfully

tugging softly

Example Sentences

the child was tugging at his mother's sleeve.

she felt a tugging sensation in her heart.

he was tugging the rope with all his strength.

the puppy kept tugging at my shoelaces.

there was a tugging feeling in my stomach.

she noticed him tugging at his collar nervously.

the wind was tugging at her scarf.

he kept tugging on the door handle.

she felt a tugging urge to travel.

the kids were tugging at the kite string.

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