pulling Antonyms

Meaning of pulling

Wordnet

pulling (n)

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

pulling Sentence Examples

  1. The team captain led by example, pulling his teammates forward with his determination and grit.
  2. As the tractor worked the fields, it left behind a trail of freshly plowed earth, pulling the plow behind it.
  3. She applied steady pressure to the door, pulling it open with a creak.
  4. The tug-of-war competition intensified as each team focused on pulling the rope with all their might.
  5. The magnet exerted its force, pulling the metal objects toward it.
  6. With a swift motion, he pulled the lever, activating the machinery.
  7. The winds were strong, pulling at the branches of the trees and causing them to sway.
  8. The actress captivated the audience, pulling them into the story with her powerful performance.
  9. He adjusted his grip on the handlebars, pulling the bicycle uphill.
  10. The fisherman reeled in his line, pulling the struggling fish out of the water.

FAQs About the word pulling

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

hauling, dragging, tugging, carrying, lugging, drawing,towing, ferrying, transporting,heaving

pushing, driving, pushing, driving, propelling,propelling,shoving, thrusting, thrusting, shoving

The team captain led by example, pulling his teammates forward with his determination and grit.

As the tractor worked the fields, it left behind a trail of freshly plowed earth, pulling the plow behind it.

She applied steady pressure to the door, pulling it open with a creak.

The tug-of-war competition intensified as each team focused on pulling the rope with all their might.