sudden tug

Examples (10)

• The fishing line gave a sudden tug, indicating a bite.
• She felt a sudden tug on her sleeve as the child tried to get her attention.
• A sudden tug on the leash made the dog stumble momentarily.
• He experienced a sudden tug at his heart when he saw her again.
• The boat lurched forward with a sudden tug from the passing current.
• I felt a sudden tug on my backpack as someone tried to pull it off.
• The child gave a sudden tug at his mother's hand, wanting to go faster.
• There was a sudden tug on the rope, signaling that the climber needed help.
• The sudden tug almost made him lose his balance on the slippery rocks.
• A strong, sudden tug could easily break the delicate mechanism.