tugging

Example:During the campfire stories, he described scenes of fierce pulling and tug of war.

Definition:The act of drawing or dragging something towards oneself

Example:The woman had dragged a heavy bag behind her for miles.

Definition:To pull something along the ground or a surface

Example:He repeatedly pulled the rope, but it was stubbornly fixed in place.

Definition:To exert force in order to move something towards oneself