pull (Meaning)
pull (n)
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
the force used in pulling
special advantage or influence
a device used for pulling something
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
a sustained effort
pull (v)
cause to move by pulling
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
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
bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover
steer into a certain direction
strain abnormally
cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense
operate when rowing a boat
rein in to keep from winning a race
tear or be torn violently
hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing
strip of feathers
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for
take away
Synonyms & Antonyms of pull
pull Sentence Examples
- Can you help me pull this heavy box across the room?
- I used a rope to pull the door shut behind me.
- The tractor was able to pull the plow through the field with ease.
- She struggled to pull the stubborn cork out of the wine bottle.
- Let's work together to pull this project off successfully.
- He managed to pull himself up onto the ledge using sheer determination.
- The team worked tirelessly to pull off a last-minute victory in the game.
- I need to pull some strings to get you that job interview.
- The magician reached into his hat and pulled out a rabbit.
- She tried to pull the truth out of him during their conversation.
FAQs About the word pull
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you, the force used in pulling, special advantage or influence, a device used for pulling so
drag,haul, tug, carry, attract,draw, tow, convey,lug, move
drive,push, drive, push,propel, propel, thrust, thrust,shove, shove
Can you help me pull this heavy box across the room?
I used a rope to pull the door shut behind me.
The tractor was able to pull the plow through the field with ease.
She struggled to pull the stubborn cork out of the wine bottle.
