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Definition 1:
To hold onto and move (someone or something) in a particular direction and especially toward yourself + obj no obj .
Examples:
He pulled the door open and ran out.
The cat will scratch you if you keep pulling its tail.
Make a knot in the rope and pull it tight.
Pull the baby’s chair closer to the table.
She pulled the blanket over her head.
We tried pushing and pulling but couldn’t get the couch to move.
Grab the end of the rope and pull as hard as you can.
Definition 2:
To remove (something) by gripping it and using force .
Examples:
We spent the morning in the garden pulling weeds.
I accidentally pulled one of the buttons off my shirt.
The dentist said I have to have two teeth pulled. [=extracted]
He pulled the cork (out) and poured the wine.
He pulled the plug out of the socket.
Definition 3:
To cause (something you are holding or something that is attached to you) to move with you as you go in a particular direction .
Examples:
Horses pull carriages around the park.
She was pulling a wagon behind her.
Definition 4:
To cause (something) to move or be directed toward something .
Examples:
The colors pull [=draw] the eye toward the center of the painting.
Definition 5:
To move from or to a particular place .
Examples:
The car pulled out of the driveway.
The train pulled into the station [=arrived at the station] right on time.
I made it to the bus stop just when the bus was pulling away/out. [=was leaving]
Definition 6:
To move a vehicle from or to a particular place no obj + obj .
Examples:
Look both ways before pulling out (into traffic).
It’s a tight squeeze, so be careful pulling in.
He pulled into the parking space.
We’ll have to pull off the highway.
She pulled away from the curb and into traffic.
He slowly pulled the car into traffic.
Pull the car into the garage.
Definition 7:
To move to the left or right instead of straight ahead when traveling forward .
Examples:
I need to get the alignment of the car fixed because when I drive it pulls [=drifts] to the right/left.
The wheel pulls left.
Definition 8:
To move (your body or a part of your body) in a particular direction or to a particular position + obj no obj .
Examples:
She wore her hair pulled back in a ponytail.
At my age, it can be hard to pull yourself up from the couch.
I tried to grab his hand but he pulled it away.
When I leaned over to kiss her, she pulled away.
Definition 9:
To move (a trigger, lever, etc.) in order to operate a device or machine .
Examples:
He pulled the trigger, but the gun didn’t fire.
She dropped in a quarter and pulled the slot machine’s lever.
Definition 10:
To move a boat through water using oars :row no obj + obj .
Examples:
The crew pulled toward shore.
The crew pulled the boat toward shore.
Definition 11:
To remove (someone or something) from a place or situation .
Examples:
The pitcher was pulled (from the game) [=was taken out of the game] in the third inning.
Definition 12:
To take (something) away .
Examples:
The police pulled his driver’s license for drunk driving. = He had his license pulled for drunk driving.
The project was well-funded until a few companies pulled [=withdrew] their sponsorship.
Definition 13:
To take (a weapon) out of a pocket or other hidden place .
Examples:
He went into the store and pulled a gun on the cashier. [=took out a gun and pointed it at the cashier]
Somone pulled a knife on him and threatened to stab him.
Definition 14:
To do (something) .
Examples:
They pulled [=carried out] a robbery.
I pulled [=worked] two double shifts at the restaurant this week.
She loved to pull [=play] tricks/jokes on her brother.
Don’t you ever pull a crazy stunt like that again!
To finish my paper for class, I had to pull an all-nighter. [=stay awake all night working]
Definition 15:
To hurt (a muscle, tendon, or ligament) by stretching it too much .
Examples:
She pulled [=strained] a muscle in her back when she tried to reach the top shelf.
Definition 16:
To hit (a ball) toward the left from a right-handed swing or toward the right from a left-handed swing compare push.
Examples:
(baseball) He pulled the ball down the left-field line.
(golf) She pulled her drive into the rough.
Definition 17:
To behave like (a particular person) .
Examples:
Whenever anyone forgot where they had parked the car, we’d say they “pulled a Dave.” [=they did something that Dave often does]
Definition 18:
To attract (someone) sexually + obj no obj .
Examples:
He had a brief affair with a girl he pulled in a bar.
She’s wearing a short skirt hoping it will help her pull tonight.
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