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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

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-american-english › pullPULL definition | Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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   to take hold of something and use physical effort to remove it from somewhere: He pulled off his sweater. I pulled the plug out. pull yourself along, up, etc. to take hold of something and use effort to move your body: She pulled herself up the stairs, holding onto the rail.

3. www.wordreference.com › definition › pullpull - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   to draw or haul toward oneself or itself, in a particular direction, or into a particular position: [ ~ + object] He pulled the sled up the hill. [ no object] He pulled at the sled. to tear:[ ~ + object] to pull a cloth to pieces. to draw or pluck away from a place of growth, attachment, etc.:[ ~ + object] The dentist pulled four of her teeth.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpull noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   [singular] the pull (of something) a strong physical force that makes something move in a particular direction. the earth’s gravitational pull. The tides depend on the pull of the moon. Topics Physics and chemistry b1. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. attraction.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › pullpull | definition in the Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   Dec 23, 2020 · to take hold of something and use physical effort to remove it from somewhere: He pulled off his sweater. I pulled the plug out. pull yourself along, up, etc. to take hold of something and use effort to move your body: She pulled herself up the stairs, holding onto the rail.

6. en.bab.la › dictionary › englishPULL - Definition in English - bab.la

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   UK /pʊl/ verb (with object) 1. (usually with adverbial) exert force on (someone or something) so as to cause movement towards oneself he pulled them down on to the couch I pulled the heavy blue curtain aside (with object and complement) I pulled the door shut behind me they are pulled in incompatible directions by external factors and their own ...

7. kids.wordsmyth.net › wepull | definition for kids | Wordsmyth Word Explorer Children ...

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   pronunciation: pUl. parts of speech: verb, noun. phrases: pull through. features: Word Explorer. See. animal, dog, muscle. The meaning of pull. Definition of pull. Best online English dictionaries for children, with kid-friendly definitions, integrated thesaurus for kids, images, and animations. Spanish and Chinese language support available.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › pulled throughPULL Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   verb (used without object) to exert a drawing, tugging, or hauling force (often followed by at ). to inhale through a pipe, cigarette, etc. to become or come as specified, by being pulled: This rope will pull. to row. to proceed by rowing. (of an advertisement) to have effectiveness, as specified: The ad pulled badly.