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Sharp Tug Crossword Clue

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noun

• a dull stupid fatuous person

• an abrupt spasmodic movement

• (mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration

• meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun

• raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms

• a sudden abrupt pull

verb

• pull, or move with a sudden movement

• move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions

• make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

• jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

• throw or toss with a quick motion

38%3 A quick, sharp pull
noun

• a sudden abrupt pull

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

verb

• pull hard

• strive and make an effort to reach a goal

• tow (a vessel) with a tug

• carry with difficulty

• move by pulling hard

• pull or strain hard at

• struggle in opposition

32%8 To give a quick, sharp tug
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