tug

tug

noun

Definition of TUG

the act or an instance of applying force on something so that it moves in the direction of the force <gave the man in front a tug on his shirtsleeve as a sign that he was supposed to step aside>

Synonyms draw, haul, jerk, pluck, tug, wrench, yank

Related Words drag, tow; hitch, twitch; grab, snatch

Near Antonyms heave, shove, thrust

Antonyms push