tug

[/tʌɡ/]

verb/nounpl: tugs

puxar; puxão

1. (verb) to pull something with force, usually with a sudden movement

She tugged at his sleeve to get his attention.

Ela puxou pela manga dele para chamar sua atenção.

2. (verb) to pull something repeatedly or with effort

He tugged on the rope with all his strength.

Ele puxou a corda com toda sua força.

3. (noun) a sudden, forceful pull

I felt a tug on my arm.

Senti um puxão no meu braço.

4. (noun) a powerful boat used to tow ships

The tug helped guide the cargo ship into the harbor.

O rebocador ajudou a guiar o cargueiro para o porto.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

puxar; puxão

most common usage

Rio de Janeiro

puxar; tranco

tranco used colloquially for sudden pull

São Paulo

puxar; puxada

puxada commonly used for the noun form

Portugal

puxar; puxão

rebocador for tugboat

tug of war - competição de força

tug at one's heartstrings - tocar o coração de alguém

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