Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Tugging.
Tugging - as a noun
Tugging - as a verb
Pull hard
Example: "The prisoner tugged at the chains"
Strive and make an effort to reach a goal
Example: "She tugged for years to make a decent living"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drive9labor7labour8push9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fight12struggle10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Tow (a vessel) with a tug
Example: "The tugboat tugged the freighter into the harbor"
Carry with difficulty
Example: "You'll have to lug this suitcase"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lug4tote4Move by pulling hard
Example: "The horse finally tugged the cart out of the mud"
Pull or strain hard at
Example: "Each oar was tugged by several men"
Struggle in opposition
Example: "She tugged and wrestled with her conflicts"
Example Sentences
"The tugging of the rope indicated a struggle between the two teams."
"I felt a tugging on my sleeve, and turned to see a child asking for help."
"The tugging at my heartstrings made me realize how much I missed my family."
"She could hear the tugging of the dog's leash as it tried to run after a squirrel."
"The constant tugging of the fishing line made it difficult to relax and enjoy the scenery."
Word Game Points
Is TUGGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tugging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TUGGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is TUGGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tugging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTUGGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is TUGGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tugging is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTUGGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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