give something a tug

Now and again he gave a tug to the line.

She reached for his hand and gave him a little tug.

He reached over and gave my hair a little tug.

He gave a tug now and then to make sure it was free.

She gave a tug at his chair, and he sat down.

She gave the card a little tug, and he let go.

She gave her hand a tug, but he held it fast.

She gave a tug that pulled June to her feet.

Give a tug back so I'll know that you have received my message.

He reached over and gave her hair a quick tug.