Strum and Tug

Strum

Strum verb - Sound the strings of (a string instrument).
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Tug and strum are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tug" instead a verb "Strum".

Tug

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

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