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TUGGED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Tugged.

Tugged - as a noun

A sudden abrupt pull

A powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
towboattowertugboat

Tugged - as a verb

Pull hard

Example: "The prisoner tugged at the chains"

Strive and make an effort to reach a goal

Example: "She tugged for years to make a decent living"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drivelaborlabourpush
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fightstruggle
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Tow (a vessel) with a tug

Example: "The tugboat tugged the freighter into the harbor"

Carry with difficulty

Example: "You'll have to lug this suitcase"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lugtote

Move by pulling hard

Example: "The horse finally tugged the cart out of the mud"

Pull or strain hard at

Example: "Each oar was tugged by several men"

Struggle in opposition

Example: "She tugged and wrestled with her conflicts"

Example Sentences

"She tugged on the rope to pull herself up."
"He tugged at his collar, feeling uncomfortable in the tight shirt."
"The dog tugged on its leash, eager to go for a walk."
"She tugged on the stuck drawer, trying to open it."
"He tugged on his friend's sleeve to get their attention."
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Word Game Points

Is TUGGED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tugged is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TUGGED has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is TUGGED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tugged is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TUGGED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is TUGGED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tugged is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TUGGED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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