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Meaning ofpullin English

pull

us//pʊl//uk//pʊl//

Pluralpulls
Past Tensepulled
Participle Verbpulling
Third Person Singularpulls

Definitions

Verb
1. to move something toward oneself; applying force
  She will pull the door open with a handle.
2. to attract or draw something in
  The company's new product will pull customers away from competitors.
3. to remove from circulation; withdraw
  The bank will pull the faulty currency from circulation.
4. to obtain a permit (from authority)
  The contractor needs to pull a permit before starting construction.
5. to strain a muscle (or tendon)
  She pulled a muscle in her back while lifting heavy boxes.
6. to draw a target into combat; redirect its movement
  The general ordered his troops to pull the enemy tanks into the ambush.
7. to drive in a direction
  The driver will pull the car into the garage.
8. to stop a vehicle; detain driver
  The police officer will pull over the speeding vehicle.
9. to dispense beer from a keg or pump
  The bartender will pull a cold beer from the tap.
10. to depart from a station; leave
  The train will pull out of the station at 8am sharp.
11. reduce blow strength in practice; safety
  The coach told the boxer to pull her punches during the practice match.
12. impede horse progress; prevent winning
  The jockey tried to pull his horse back to prevent it from winning the race.
Noun
1. an advantage or means of influence
  The company's strong brand gives them a significant pull in the market.
2. power to influence; informal sway
  Her family's wealth and connections gave her a lot of pull with the admissions committee.
3. device to be pulled (lever, knob, etc.)
  The door has a pull that you need to grab to open it.
4. attraction or appeal to something
  The city's pull on tourists is its beautiful beaches and historic landmarks.
5. a journey by rowing
  The rowing team completed a long pull across the lake.
6. an injury from forceful pulling; strain
  She suffered a pull in her shoulder while exercising.
7. a cricket stroke to hit the ball sideways; off/on side
  The batsman played a perfect pull shot to score a boundary.
8. a golf shot that goes straight and left
  The golfer's pull shot landed in the rough, making it difficult to play.
9. a single impression from a handpress
  The printer made a pull of the new design to check for errors.
10. a proof sheet in printing
  The editor examined the pull from the printing press to ensure quality.

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