tugger

tug

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Definitions of tugger word

verb with object tugger to pull at with force, vigor, or effort. 1
verb with object tugger to move by pulling forcibly; drag; haul. 1
verb with object tugger to tow (a vessel) by means of a tugboat. 1
verb without object tugger to pull with force or effort: to tug at a stuck drawer. 1
verb without object tugger to strive hard; labor; toil. 1
noun tugger an act or instance of tugging; pull; haul. 1

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English toggen to play-wrestle, contend; akin to Old English togian to tow1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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