pull

/pˈʊl/

/ˈpʊɫ/

[verb] [noun]

to pull

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to use our hands to move something or someone toward us or in the direction that our hands are moving

synonyms : draw

antonyms : push

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

synonyms : attract

draw

draw in

pull in

antonyms : repel

bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover

synonyms : draw

get out

pull out

take out

move into a certain direction

apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

synonyms : commit

perpetrate

strain abnormally

synonyms : overstretch

steer into a certain direction

take away

take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for

synonyms : root for

tear or be torn violently

synonyms : rend

rip

rive

hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing

strip of feathers

synonyms : deplumate

remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

synonyms : draw out

operate when rowing a boat

rein in to keep from winning a race

cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense

synonyms : draw

to damage a muscle or its attaching tendons, particularly during a workout session or any vigorous activity

Pull

[NOUN]

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

synonyms : pulling

the force used in pulling

a device used for pulling something

special advantage or influence

synonyms : clout

a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)

synonyms : drag

puff

a sustained effort

a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

synonyms : twist

wrench

Examples

1. Uh, I was just pulling your chain, man.

2. The caterer really pulled a rabbit out of a hat by producing 100 cupcakes with just 20 minutes' notice.

3. She pulls a face at her brother whenever he teases her.

4. She pulled her suitcase behind her as she walked through the airport.

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