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tug

/tʌɡ/

Meanings
noun
A sudden powerful pull.

Examples :

"The sudden tug on the rope pulled the small boat away from the dock. "
action sensation

Related Words

Illustration powerful

powerful adjective

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

Illustration repeatedly

repeatedly adverb

/ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/

Done several times or in repetition.

"He repeatedly violated the court order, and shall now be punished."

Illustration operator

operator noun

/ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtə/ /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪɾɚ/

One who operates.

"The telephone operator answered the call. "

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drunkard noun

/ˈdɹʌŋkɚd/

(somewhat derogatory) A person who is habitually drunk.

"The drunkard's erratic behavior made it hard for him to keep a job. "

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hoisting verb

/hɔɪstɪŋ/

To raise; to lift; to elevate (especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, said of a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight).

"The construction workers were hoisting heavy steel beams to the top of the building. "

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masturbation noun

/ˌmæstəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌmæstɚˈbeɪʃən/

Manual erotic stimulation of the genitals or other erotic regions, often to orgasm, either by oneself or a partner.

"The teenager's private masturbation habit was affecting his concentration in school. "

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articles noun

/ˈɑːtɪkəlz/ /ˈɑɹtɪkəlz/

A piece of nonfictional writing such as a story, report, opinion piece, or entry in a newspaper, magazine, journal, dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.

"The student needed to read three articles about climate change for her science report. "

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construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

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conveying verb

/kənˈveɪɪŋ/

To move (something) from one place to another.

"Air conveys sound. Water is conveyed through the pipe."

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officers noun

/ˈɑfɪsɚz/ /ˈɒfɪsəz/ /ˈɔfɪsɚz/

One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.

"The school officers organized the fundraising event. "

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transport noun

/ˈtrænspɔːrt/ /trænˈspɔːrt/

An act of transporting; conveyance.

"The transport of goods is not included in the price given on the website."

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hitching verb

/ˈhɪtʃɪŋ/

To pull with a jerk.

"She hitched her jeans up and then tightened her belt."