| Front | tug |
|---|---|
| Back | verb, nounBrE /tʌɡ/NAmE /tʌɡ/verb (-gg-)1 [intransitive, transitive] to pull sth hard, often several times~ (at/on sth)She tugged at his sleeve to get his attention. (figurative) a sad story that tugs at your heartstrings (= makes you feel sad)~ sth The baby was tugging her hair.~ sth + adj. He tugged the door open. 2 [transitive] ~ sth + adv./prep. to pull sth hard in aparticular directionHe tugged the hat down over his head. see touch/tug your forelock at forelock noun 1 (also tug•boat /BrE ˈtʌɡbəʊt; NAmE ˈtʌɡboʊt/) a small powerful boat for pulling ships, especially into a harbour or up a river 2 a sudden hard pullI felt a tug at my sleeve. She gave her sister's hair a sharp tug. 3 [usually singular] a sudden strong emotional feelinga tug of attraction |
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