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To exert force on (someone or something) so as to cause movement towards oneself
“He would grab my right hand and gently pull me towards the door.”
To remove or extract (something) by grasping and exerting force on it
“The dentist then told me that he would have to pull my tooth out.”
To cause to be attracted or to show interest in someone or something
“I can't afford to have bands who won't pull the crowds.”
To damage (a muscle, ligament, etc.) by abnormal strain
“Try not to pull a muscle or strain something trying to saddle up.”
To retrieve or generate for use
“I'll have to pull a part number for that.”
To move something heavy by force
To quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way
To acquire or gain, especially in return for one's effort or behavior
To playfully behave as though one is attracted to someone
Move through the water in a boat using a paddle or paddles
To touch or feel with the fingers
To physically change the way something is as opposed to its original state
To withdraw (someone) from a competition or group
To commit or carry out
To stop one's participation in an undertaking
To move or be carried by or as if by wind
To pull (someone) into one's arms
To produce literature, typically in large quantities
To activate (a mechanism), especially by contact with a switch, catch, or other electrical device
To make a false show or pretense of
To remove blame or responsibility from
To take into lawful or authorized custody
To tear (something) into pieces
To elevate to a higher place or position
To breathe in (air, gas, smoke, etc.)
To cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
To form into a group or groups
An act of pulling something
“With a quick pull of the reins, they headed back towards Benson Manor.”
An act of towing or dragging something
“With a collective pull of the vehicle, the men were able to remove it from the pit.”
Something that causes one to feel attraction
“Nevertheless, it demonstrates the pull a skilled curator can exert on an exhibition.”
The ability to exercise influence
“The smaller outfits may simply never have the political pull or advertising budget of the bigger players.”
A deep draught of a drink
“Tim took a pull of his drink, then stared at it as if wishing it were something stronger.”
An act of inhaling while smoking a pipe, cigarette, or cigar
“He laughed a little, putting the pipe back in his mouth for a long pull.”
(slang, dated) Something in one's favor in a comparison or a contest
“Good jobs in this country were available only with the pull that comes from knowing powerful people.”
A device that is meant to be pulled
“This bunny coin purse has a cute, little cotton tail, and its zipper pull is a carrot!”
Control or dominance over someone or something
An incentive that helps bring about a desired state or result
(printing) A trial impression of a page, taken from type or film and used for making corrections before final printing
A short-range flow of water returning seaward from the waves breaking on the shore
The grip of a tyre on a road or a wheel on a rail
The state of being stretched tight
The result of spraining a joint
The advantage or benefit of something
An irresistible urge to behave in a certain way
Energy or effort expended towards an endeavor
A tightly gathered wrinkle or small fold
A short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, used without a rowlock to move a small boat or canoe through the water
A strong push
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