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TUGGING Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word tugging. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word tugging. (close relations)
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dragging
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

hauling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of transporting goods by truck

heaving
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

• breathing heavily (as after exertion)

• the act of lifting something with great effort

• throwing something heavy (with great effort)

jerking
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an abrupt spasmodic movement

adjective satellite

• lacking a steady rhythm

pulling
verb, adverbv, adv
noun

• the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

wrenching
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing great physical or mental suffering

lugging
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sail with four corners that is hoisted from a yard that is oblique to the mast

• ancient Celtic god

• a projecting piece that is used to lift or support or turn something

• marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back; often used for fishing bait

verb

• carry with difficulty

• obstruct

plucking
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury

• the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord

verb

• pull or pull out sharply

• sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion

• strip of feathers

• look for and gather

towing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope

verb

• drag behind

yanking
verbv
noun

• an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

• an American (especially to non-Americans)

verb

• pull, or move with a sudden movement

drive
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of applying force to propel something

• a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine

• a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end

• a road leading up to a private house

• the trait of being highly motivated

• hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver

• the act of driving a herd of animals overland

• a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

• a physiological state corresponding to a strong need or desire

• (computer science) a device that writes data onto or reads data from a storage medium

• a wide scenic road planted with trees

• (sports) a hard straight return (as in tennis or squash)

verb

• operate or control a vehicle

• travel or be transported in a vehicle

• cause someone or something to move by driving

• force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically

• to compel or force or urge relentlessly or exert coercive pressure on, or motivate strongly

• cause to move back by force or influence

• compel somebody to do something, often against his own will or judgment

• push, propel, or press with force

• cause to move rapidly by striking or throwing with force

• strive and make an effort to reach a goal

• move into a desired direction of discourse

• have certain properties when driven

• work as a driver

• move by being propelled by a force

• urge forward

• proceed along in a vehicle

• strike with a driver, as in teeing off

• hit very hard, as by swinging a bat horizontally

• excavate horizontally

• cause to function by supplying the force or power for or by controlling

• (hunting) search for game

• (hunting) chase from cover into more open ground

labor
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

• a political party formed in Great Britain in 1900; characterized by the promotion of labor's interests and formerly the socialization of key industries

• productive work (especially physical work done for wages)

• the federal department responsible for promoting the working conditions of wage earners in the United States; created in 1913

• concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

• an organized attempt by workers to improve their status by united action (particularly via labor unions) or the leaders of this movement

• any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

verb

• strive and make an effort to reach a goal

• work hard

• undergo the efforts of childbirth

labour
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

• a political party formed in Great Britain in 1900; characterized by the promotion of labor's interests and formerly the socialization of key industries

• concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

• productive work (especially physical work done for wages)

verb

• work hard

• strive and make an effort to reach a goal

• undergo the efforts of childbirth

lug
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sail with four corners that is hoisted from a yard that is oblique to the mast

• ancient Celtic god

• a projecting piece that is used to lift or support or turn something

• marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back; often used for fishing bait

verb

• carry with difficulty

• obstruct

push
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of applying force in order to move something away

• the force used in pushing

• enterprising or ambitious drive

• an electrical switch operated by pressing

• an effort to advance

verb

• move with force

• press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action

• make publicity for; try to sell (a product)

• strive and make an effort to reach a goal

• press against forcefully without moving

• approach a certain age or speed

• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

• sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)

• move strenuously and with effort

• make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

tote
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a capacious bag or basket

verb

• carry with difficulty

towboat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

tower
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

• a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

• anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

verb

• appear very large or occupy a commanding position

tugboat
nounn
noun

• a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

Best Hypernyms For TUGGING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tugging, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
pull draw fight struggle attract boat carry contend displace move pulling tow transport
Phrases (1)
draw in

Alternatives for DRAGGING

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