firm tug
Frequency: 6.27.5 per million words
a steady and strong pull
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Examples (10)
- The child gave a firm tug on his mother's hand to get her attention.
- With a firm tug, he managed to open the stuck drawer.
- She felt a firm tug on the fishing line, indicating a bite.
- A firm tug was all it took to release the knot.
- He applied a firm tug to the rope, securing the boat to the dock.
- The dog gave a firm tug on its leash, eager to go for a walk.
- After a firm tug, the resistant zipper finally moved.
- She used a firm tug to adjust the curtain and let in more light.
- The mechanic gave the component a firm tug to test its stability.
- A firm tug from the current pulled the swimmer slightly downstream.