pull
🇺🇸
/pʊl/
🇬🇧
/pʊl/
verb
A2
Grab and move something towards you using force.
Pull the door to close it.
A2
Remove something by pulling.
He pulled a knife from his pocket and attacked.
A2
Guide or move something in a direction by pulling.
She pulled her cart to the market.
A2
Move something while holding it.
The horse pulled the cart with ease.
B1
Move a part of your body with force.
The dog lunged, so she pulled her hand back quickly.
B1
Operate by pulling a mechanism like a curtain.
Pull the curtain to let in light.
B1
Injure a muscle by using too much force.
He pulled a muscle while lifting the box.
B1
Activate by pulling a lever or switch.
Pull the lever to activate the machine.
R
Move a vehicle to the side.
The car was pulling to the side of the road.
R
Exert effort or power.
The tractor pulled hard through the mud.
R
Row a boat using oars.
They pulled to the other side of the lake.
R
Attract or draw attention.
The concert pulled a large audience.
R
Appeal sexually to someone.
He still manages to pull at the club.
R
Deceive or trick someone.
Don't let him pull the wool over your eyes.
R
Cancel or stop something.
The show was pulled due to low ticket sales.
noun
B1
An act of pulling something towards you.
Give the rope a good pull.
R
A force that causes movement in a direction.
The moon's pull affects the tides.
R
A strong feeling of attraction or desire.
The pull of home was too strong to ignore.
R
Influence or control over others.
He has a lot of pull in the company.
R
A deep breath or drink.
Take a pull of the water before you go.
R
A hard walk up a hill or mountain.
The pull to the top was exhausting.
R
A muscle injury caused by overexertion.
R
A handle or part used for pulling.
The door has a stylish pull.
translation
Grab and move something towards you using force.; Remove something by pulling.; Guide or move something in a direction by pulling.; Move something while holding it.; Move a part of your body with force.; Operate by pulling a mechanism like a curtain.; Injure a muscle by using too much force.; Activate by pulling a lever or switch.; Move a vehicle to the side.; Exert effort or power.; Row a boat using oars.; Attract or draw attention.; Appeal sexually to someone.; Deceive or trick someone.; Cancel or stop something.
An act of pulling something towards you.; A force that causes movement in a direction.; A strong feeling of attraction or desire.; Influence or control over others.; A deep breath or drink.; A hard walk up a hill or mountain.; A muscle injury caused by overexertion.; A handle or part used for pulling.
Word Forms
3rd Present
pulls
Progressive
pulling
Past
pulled
Perfect
pulled
Plural
pulls