nounπShareAn act of pulling (applying force)"He gave the hair a sharp pull and it came out."actionphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn attractive force which causes motion towards the source"She took a pull on her cigarette."physicsenergyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny device meant to be pulled, as a lever, knob, handle, or rope"a zipper pull"devicemachineitemutensilessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething in one's favour in a comparison or a contest; an advantage; means of influencing."In weights the favourite had the pull."businesspoliticsabilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAppeal or attraction (e.g. of a movie star)"The movie star's pull attracted many young fans to the premiere. "entertainmentmediapersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe situation where a client sends out a request for data from a server, as in server pull, pull technology"The new software uses a server pull to update student grades automatically. "technologycomputinginternetcommunicationservicemachinetechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA journey made by rowing"The students enjoyed the pull on the lake after school. "nauticalsailingsportvehicleoceanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA contest; a struggle."va wrestling pull}}"sportactiongameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLoss or violence suffered."The financial pull on the family was immense after the unexpected illness. "sufferingdisasterwarnegativeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of drinking; a mouthful or swig of a drink."to take a pull at a mug of beer"drinkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA kind of stroke by which a leg ball is sent to the off side, or an off ball to the side."The bowler used a powerful pull to send the leg ball to the off side. "sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mishit shot which travels in a straight line and (for a right-handed player) left of the intended path."His pull shot went straight down the left side of the fairway. "sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA single impression from a handpress."The printing press produced a beautiful pull of the family photo. "artwritingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force."When I give the signal, pull the rope."actionphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo gather with the hand, or by drawing toward oneself; to pluck."pull a finch"actionfunctionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attract or net; to pull in."The teacher's engaging lesson pulled in all the students' attention. "actionbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo persuade (someone) to have sex with one."I'm worried that my boss is trying to pull me into a compromising situation at work. "sexhumanactionentertainmentpersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove (something), especially from public circulation or availability."Each day, they pulled the old bread and set out fresh loaves."mediapoliticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo retrieve or generate for use."The librarian pulled the book from the shelf for the student. "technologycomputinginternetcommunicationmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo do or perform."He regularly pulls 12-hour days, sometimes 14."actionworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(with 'a' and the name of a person, place, event, etc.) To copy or emulate the actions or behaviour that is associated with the person or thing mentioned."He pulled an Elvis and got really fat."culturestyleactionentertainmentlanguagetraditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo toss a frisbee with the intention of launching the disc across the length of a field."The player pulled the frisbee, aiming to get it across the entire field. "sportgameactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo row."The students pulled the boat across the lake during their school field trip. "nauticalsailingsportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo achieve by rowing on a rowing machine."I pulled a personal best on the erg yesterday."sportmachineachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw apart; to tear; to rend."The strong winds pulled the old, worn banner from the flagpole, tearing a large hole in it. "actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strain (a muscle, tendon, ligament, etc.)."During the soccer game, Maria pulled her hamstring. "medicinephysiologyanatomybodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw (a hostile non-player character) into combat, or toward or away from some location or target."The loud argument between the two brothers pulled their dad into the fight. "gameactionmilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo score a certain number of points in a sport."How many points did you pull today, Albert?"sportachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold back, and so prevent from winning."The favourite was pulled."sportgameachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take or make (a proof or impression); so called because hand presses were worked by pulling a lever."The printer pulled a proof of the flyer design, checking for any errors before printing the final copies. "technicalmediawritingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike the ball in a particular manner. (See noun sense.)"The baseball player pulled the ball hard to first base. "sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw beer from a pump, keg, or other source."The bartender pulled a fresh pint of beer from the keg. "drinkfoodactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(rail transportation, of a railroad car) To pull out from a yard or station; to leave."The train pulled out of the station, leaving behind the waiting passengers. "vehiclemachinetechnicalindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pluck or pick (flowers, fruit etc.)."The gardener carefully pulled the ripe tomatoes from the vine. "plantagriculturefruitactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjectionπShareCommand used by a target shooter to request that the target be released/launched.""Pull!" shouted the instructor, and the target flew across the range. "sportcommunicationactionmilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
