noun, masculine/tiˈɾon/plural: tirones
tug, pull, jerk; pull, strain (a violent effort; an excessive and hurtful exertion or tension, as of the muscles); skill, string to one's bow; pulling power; snatch, snatching (a quick violent robbery of a person by snatching their purse, usually in a public place)
“Le dio un fuerte tirón de pelo.” — He gave the hair a sharp pull.
Synonyms: agarrón, jalón
Etymology tree Vulgar Latin *tīrāre Spanish tirar Spanish -ón Spanish tirón From tirar + -ón.