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   Pull

   /po͝ol/

   

   verb

   • 1. exert force on (someone or something) so as to cause movement toward oneself: "he pulled them down onto the couch" Similar tughauldragdrawtrailtowheavelugstrain atjerkleverprisewrenchwresttwistpryinformal:yankOpposite push
   • ▪ (of an animal or vehicle) be attached to the front and be the source of forward movement of (a vehicle): "the carriage was pulled by four horses"
   • ▪ (of an engine) exert propulsive force; deliver power: "the engine warmed up quickly and pulled well"
   • ▪ work oars to cause a boat to move: "he pulled at the oars and the boat moved swiftly through the water"
   • ▪ move in a specified direction with effort, especially by taking hold of something and exerting force: "he pulled himself into the saddle"
   • ▪ take hold of and exert force on (something) so as to move it from a specified position or in a specified direction: "she pulled a handkerchief out of her pocket" Similar pull outdraw outtake outextractremoveroot out
   • ▪ retrieve (an item of data) from the top of a stack.
   • 2. (of a vehicle or person) move steadily in a specified direction or to reach a specified point: "the bus was about to pull away"
   • ▪ move one's body in a specified direction, especially against resistance: "she tried to pull away from him"
   • 3. cause (someone) to patronize, buy, or show interest in something; attract: "tourist attractions that pull in millions of foreign visitors" Similar attractdrawpull inbring inlurecharmengageenchantcaptivatebewitchseducecatch the eye ofenticetemptbeckoninterestfascinateOpposite repel
   • ▪ carry out or achieve (something requiring skill, luck, or planning): informal "the magazine pulled its trick of producing the right issue at the right time"
   • 4. bring out (a weapon) to attack or threaten someone: "it's not every day a young woman pulls a gun on a burglar"
   • 5. damage (a muscle, ligament, etc.) by abnormal strain: "he pulled a calf muscle in the first half of the game and had to be replaced" Similar strainsprainturnwrenchrickstretchteardislocateput out of jointdamage
   • 6. cancel or withdraw (an entertainment or advertisement): informal "the gig was pulled at the first sign of difficulty"
   • ▪ withdraw (a player) from a game: North American "four of the leading eight runners were pulled"
   • ▪ check the speed of (a horse), especially so as to make it lose a race.
   • ▪ strike (a ball) in the direction of one's follow-through so that it travels to the left or, with a left-handed player, to the right: "he pulled the ball every time he hit a grounder"
   • 7. (of a lineman) withdraw from position and cross parallel to and behind the line of scrimmage to block opposing players for a runner: "he may be their best ever lineman—he can run and pull with the best"
   • 8. print (a proof).

   noun

   • 1. an act of taking hold of something and exerting force to draw it toward one: "give the hair a quick pull and it comes out by the roots" Similar tughauljerkheaveinformal:yank
   • ▪ a handle to hold while pulling: "the Cowboy Collection offers hand-forged iron drawer pulls"
   • ▪ a deep draft of a drink: "he unscrewed the cap from the flask and took another pull" Similar gulpdraftdrinkswallowmouthfulsipsupinformal:swillswigslugchug
   • ▪ an act of sucking at a cigar or pipe: "he took a pull on his cheroot" Similar puffinformal:drag
   • ▪ an injury to a muscle or ligament caused by abnormal strain: "he was taken out of the game with a hamstring pull"
   • 2. a force drawing someone or something in a particular direction or course of action: "the pull of the water tore her away"
   • ▪ something exerting an influence or attraction: "one of the pulls of urban life is the opportunity of finding work" Similar attractionlurealluremententicementdrawing powerdrawmagnetisminfluenceenchantmentmagnettemptationinvitationfascinationappeal
   • ▪ the condition of being able to exercise influence: "they were hamstrung without the political pull of the mayor's office" Similar influenceswaystrengthpowerauthoritysayprestigestandingweightleveragemuscleteethinformal:cloutbeef
   • 3. a printer's proof.

   Word Origin Old Englishpullian ‘pluck, snatch’; origin uncertain; the sense has developed from expressing a short sharp action to one of sustained force.

   Derivatives

   • 1. puller noun

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   Definition of pull. 1. as in to haul. to cause to follow by applying steady force on a team of horses pulling a heavy wagon. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. haul. drag. tug. draw. tow. carry. attract. lug. move. heave. yank. hale. convey.

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   View definitions for pull. pull. verb as in draw something with force. Compare Synonyms. Synonyms. Antonyms. Strongest matches. drag. haul. pick. pluck. remove. rip. stretch. take out. tear. tow. trail. tug. yank. Strong matches. cull. dislocate. evolve. extract. gather. heave. jerk. lug. paddle. rend. row. sprain. strain. truck. twitch. uproot.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPULL definition | Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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   Definition of pull in Essential American English Dictionary. pull. verb. us / pʊl/ Add to word list. A2. to take hold of something and move it toward you: She pulled the door open. Pull up your socks. A child was pulling at his sleeve. pull something off, out, up, etc. B1.

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   May 9, 2024 · Stand with feet hip-width apart, arms hanging at sides, and a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing away from you. Engage core, draw shoulders down and back, and gaze forward. Bend elbows to curl ...

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPULL AT SOMETHING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to pull something quickly and usually repeatedly: The child pulled at his sleeve to get his attention. He pulled at his ear as he spoke. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to pull something. pull Pull your chair over here so you can see the screen. drag She dragged the canoe down to the water. haul They hauled the boat out of the water.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › pull apartPull Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   verb (used with object) to draw or haul toward oneself or itself, in a particular direction, or into a particular position: We pulled the sled up a hill.She pulled the child out of the path of the swerving bicycle. to draw or tug at with force: To ring the bell, just pull the rope. to rend or tear: to pull a cloth to pieces.