tug

• Nom désignant une traction brusque et vigoureuse, ou un petit bateau puissant utilisé pour remorquer ou pousser de plus grands navires.

A noun referring to a sudden, strong pull, or a powerful small boat used for towing or pushing larger vessels.

1. A sudden pullB1formal

   A quick, strong pull or jerk.

   Tirade soudaine

   • He gave the rope a sharp tug.
   • She felt a tug on her sleeve.
   • With one strong tug, he opened the stuck drawer.

   Synonymesjerkpluckpulltwitchwrenchyank

   Antonymespushshove

2. A powerful boatB1formal

   A small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing larger ships, especially in harbors.

   Remorqueur

   • The tug guided the massive container ship into the dock.
   • A fleet of tugs helped the cruise liner maneuver in the narrow channel.
   • The tug's engine roared as it pulled the barge upstream.

   Synonymespushertowtowboattugboat

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner une action de tirer quelque chose brusquement ou avec force, souvent avec effort, ou de le déplacer en exerçant une traction soudaine.

A verb used to indicate the act of pulling something with a sudden or strong movement, often with effort.

1. Pull hardA2formal

   To pull something with a strong, sudden, or vigorous motion.

   tirer brusquement

   • She tugged at the rope to free the boat.
   • He tugged the heavy suitcase across the floor.
   • The child tugged on his mother's sleeve for attention.

   Synonymesdraghauljerkpluckpulltwitchwrenchyank

   Antonymesloosenpushreleaseshove

2. Strive and make an effortB2formal

   To make a determined effort to achieve a goal or overcome an obstacle.

   s'efforcer

   • He tugged against the current of public opinion.
   • She tugged at her own limitations to become a better artist.
   • They tugged through the difficult project with sheer willpower.

   Synonymesendeavorlaborstrainstrivestruggletoil

   Antonymesidlequitrelaxsurrenderyield

3. Tow a vesselB1formal

   To pull or haul a ship or boat using a tugboat.

   Remorquer un navire

   • The tugboat tugged the large cargo ship into the harbor.
   • They tugged the disabled vessel to the dock for repairs.
   • The captain ordered the crew to tug the barge upstream.

   Synonymesdragdrawhaulpulltow

4. Carry with difficultyB1informal

   To move or transport something heavy or awkward by pulling.

   Tirer avec difficulté

   • He tugged the heavy box up the stairs.
   • She tugged her groceries home in a cart.
   • They tugged the furniture across the room.

   Synonymeslugtote

5. Move by pulling hardA2informal

   To cause something to move by applying a strong pulling force.

   Tirer fort pour déplacer

   • He tugged the door open against the wind.
   • She tugged the stuck drawer until it slid out.
   • The dog tugged its leash, pulling the owner forward.

   Synonymesdragdrawhauljerkpulltowwrenchyank

   Antonymespushshove

6. Pull or strain hard atB1formal

   To exert force on something by pulling or stretching it.

   tirer fortement

   • He tugged at the knot until it came loose.
   • She tugged on the fabric to test its strength.
   • The sailor tugged the sail rope to adjust it.

   Synonymesdraghaulheavejerkpluckpulltwitchwrenchyank

7. Struggle in oppositionB2formal

   To engage in a conflict or struggle against something or someone.

   lutter contre

   • The two teams tugged against each other in the final match.
   • He tugged against the system to bring about change.
   • They tugged in opposite directions during the debate.

   Synonymesbattlecontendfightgrapplestrivestrugglewrestle