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    Tug (en. Tug)

    /tug/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The action of pulling strongly on something.
    He pulled on the rope.
    Il a fait un tug sur la corde.
    A tugboat.
    The tug helped tow the distressed ship.
    Le tug a aidé à remorquer le navire en difficulté.
    verb
    To pull something with force.
    He tugged on the door handle.
    Il a tug sur la poignée de la porte.
    To attract or pull insistently.
    She tugged on his arm to pull him closer.
    Elle a tug sur son bras pour l'attirer.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word tug comes from English, referring to the action of pulling.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tug at someone's heartstrings
    To pull on the sensitive strings of someone's heart.
    tug at someone's heartstrings
    give a tug
    To make a pull.
    give a tug
    tug of war
    A strength game where two teams compete by pulling a rope.
    tug of war

    Related Words

    traction
    The action of pulling or exerting force.
    traction
    tugboat
    A boat used to tow other ships.
    remorqueur

    Slang Meanings

    To make an insistent request.
    He tugged his girlfriend to come to the party.
    Il a tug sa copine pour qu'elle viennent à la fête.
    To feel attracted to someone.
    I feel an incredible tug towards her.
    Je ressens un tug incroyable envers elle.