tugging
Definitions
The act of pulling something hard or suddenly.
A feeling of strong emotional pull or internal conflict.
The process of moving a vessel by towing it with a tugboat.
Examples
The toddler was tugging at her mother's sleeve to get some attention.
I felt a gentle tugging sensation on the fishing line, signaling that a fish had finally taken the bait.
Synonyms
Antonyms
pushing shoving releasing letting go thrusting propelling driving