pull
pull/po͝ol/
verb
- exert force on (someone or something) so as to cause movement toward oneself."he pulled them down onto the couch"synonyms: tug, haul, drag, draw, trail, tow, heave, lug, strain at, jerk, lever, prise, wrench, wrest, twist, pry, yank
- (of a vehicle or person) move steadily in a specified direction or to reach a specified point."the bus was about to pull away"
- cause (someone) to patronize, buy, or show interest in something; attract."tourist attractions that pull in millions of foreign visitors"synonyms: attract, draw, pull in, bring in, lure, charm, engage, enchant, captivate, bewitch, seduce, catch the eye of, entice, tempt, beckon, interest, fascinate
- bring out (a weapon) to attack or threaten someone."it's not every day a young woman pulls a gun on a burglar"
- 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"synonyms: strain, sprain, turn, wrench, rick, stretch, tear, dislocate, put out of joint, damage
- cancel or withdraw (an entertainment or advertisement)."the gig was pulled at the first sign of difficulty"
- (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"
- print (a proof).
noun
- 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"synonyms: tug, haul, jerk, heave, yank
- a force drawing someone or something in a particular direction or course of action."the pull of the water tore her away"
- a printer's proof.
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verb ; a · to use force in drawing, dragging, or tugging ; b · to move especially through the exercise of mechanical energy ; d · to strain against the bit.
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pull verb (REMOVE) ... to take something out of or away from a place, especially using physical effort: pull something off He pulled off his sweater. pull ...
Synonyms for PULL: haul, drag, tug, draw, tow, carry, attract, lug; Antonyms of PULL: push, drive, propel, thrust, shove, insert, install, instill.
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To pull is to use force to drag or yank something toward you. You might pull a rolling suitcase as you run to catch your train, for example.
verb (used with object) · to draw or haul toward oneself or itself, in a particular direction, or into a particular position: · to draw or tug at with force:.
Noun · (countable) An act of pulling (applying force toward oneself). · (uncountable) An attractive force which causes motion towards the source. · (uncountable ...