Grabbing it with both hands he gave it a violent tug.

There was no initial pain, only one violent tug on her right leg.

A violent tug at the curtains brought them down on Block's head!

He gave a violent tug at his right wrist.

There was a flap and a violent tug as the mainsail followed it.

Her hand trembled beneath his, and then, with a violent tug, she pulled it away.

He gave the spear a violent tug and the full weight of the man at the other end came along with it.

At the same time he felt a violent, wrenching tug.

With a violent tug, he pulled the bottle free of her hands.

There was a scratching sort of sound and Mick gave the rope another violent tug.