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.