Prise and Tug

Prise

Prise verb - To move or force, especially in an effort to get something open.
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Tug and prise are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tug" instead a verb "Prise".

Nearby Words: prising, prised

Tug

Tug verb - To cause to follow by applying steady force on.

Prise and tug are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Prise" instead a verb "Tug".
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