Hyphenation of tugging

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word tugging? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

tug-ging

Definitions of tugging:

1.	Pull hard The prisoner tugged at the chains This movie tugs at the heart strings
2.	Strive and make an effort to reach a goal She tugged for years to make a decent living We have to push a little to make the deadline! She is driving away at her doctoral thesis
3.	Tow (a vessel) with a tug The tugboat tugged the freighter into the harbor
4.	Carry with difficulty You'll have to lug this suitcase
5.	Move by pulling hard The horse finally tugged the cart out of the mud
6.	Pull or strain hard at Each oar was tugged by several men
7.	Struggle in opposition She tugged and wrestled with her conflicts

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