Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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tug | Yes | No | Yes | No |
push | Yes | No | Yes | No |
tug (noun) | push (noun) |
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a sudden abrupt pull | the act of applying force in order to move something away |
a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships | an effort to advance |
an electrical switch operated by pressing | |
enterprising or ambitious drive | |
the force used in pushing |
tug (verb) | push (verb) |
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struggle in opposition | make publicity for; try to sell (a product) |
pull hard | press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action |
pull or strain hard at | make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby |
move by pulling hard | move with force |
carry with difficulty | approach a certain age or speed |
tow (a vessel) with a tug | press against forcefully without moving |
strive and make an effort to reach a goal | move strenuously and with effort |
sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs) | |
strive and make an effort to reach a goal | |
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 |