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tug
/tʌɡ/
verb
szarpać
Also
ciągnąć
Definition
To pull something hard or suddenly, often repeatedly.
Examples
She tugged at his sleeve to get his attention.
Pociągnęła go za rękaw, żeby zwrócić jego uwagę.
The child kept tugging on his mother's hand.
Dziecko ciągle szarpało matkę za rękę.
Collocations
tug at a ropetug on someone's armtug of war
noun
szarpnięcie
Also
holownik(m)
Definition
A strong, sudden pull, or a small powerful boat used for pulling larger ships.
Examples
He felt a gentle tug on his fishing line.
Poczuł delikatne szarpnięcie na swojej żyłce wędkarskiej.
The tug guided the large tanker into the harbour.
Holownik wprowadził duży tankowiec do portu.
Collocations
a gentle tuga powerful tugtug boat
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