sharp tug
Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words
a quick and sudden pull
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Examples (10)
- She felt a sharp tug at her sleeve.
- With a sharp tug, he opened the stubborn drawer.
- A sharp tug on the fishing line indicated a bite.
- The dog gave a sharp tug on its leash, eager to run.
- He managed to free the knot with a single sharp tug.
- The unexpected sharp tug made her drop the basket.
- We heard a sharp tug on the anchor chain as the boat shifted.
- A child's sharp tug on her skirt caught her attention.
- The sudden sharp tug almost pulled the rope from his hands.
- The climber experienced a sharp tug when his gear snagged.