good tug

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

a strong and effective pull

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Examples (10)

  • All it needed was a good tug.
  • He gave the rope a good tug to loosen the knot.
  • With a good tug, she managed to open the stubborn drawer.
  • The old engine often required a good tug to start.
  • If you give it a good tug, the branch should come loose.
  • A good tug on the steering wheel helped him avoid the obstacle.
  • The puppy gave my shoelace a playful but good tug.
  • It took several good tugs before the heavy door finally opened.
  • Suddenly, she felt a good tug on her fishing line.
  • Just one more good tug, and the heavy curtain will close completely.