Visual meaning of 'pulls'? - learn with images, example in daily life

noun

An act of pulling (applying force)

"He gave the hair a sharp pull and it came out."

action physics

noun

An attractive force which causes motion towards the source

"She took a pull on her cigarette."

physics energy action

noun

Any device meant to be pulled, as a lever, knob, handle, or rope

"a zipper pull"

device machine item thing

noun

Something in one's favour in a comparison or a contest; an advantage; means of influencing.

"In weights the favourite had the pull."

ability business politics value

noun

Appeal or attraction (e.g. of a movie star)

""The new cafe's main pulls are its delicious pastries and cozy atmosphere." "

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noun

The situation where a client sends out a request for data from a server, as in server pull, pull technology

"The system administrator monitors the network for excessive pulls of data that could indicate a security breach. "

technology computing internet communication signal

noun

A journey made by rowing

"The team's long practice pulls prepared them well for the regatta. "

nautical sailing sport vehicle

noun

A contest; a struggle.

"va wrestling pull}}"

sport game action

noun

Loss or violence suffered.

"The small town mourned the series of pulls it had suffered: first the factory closure, then the devastating flood. "

suffering disaster war

noun

The act of drinking; a mouthful or swig of a drink.

"to take a pull at a mug of beer"

drink

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A kind of stroke by which a leg ball is sent to the off side, or an off ball to the side.

"The cricket player's signature pulls, sending the ball soaring over the off side, were a joy to watch. "

sport

noun

A mishit shot which travels in a straight line and (for a right-handed player) left of the intended path.

""His golf swing was off today; he kept hitting pulls that landed in the trees on the left." "

sport

noun

A single impression from a handpress.

"The artist examined the stack of pulls, searching for the perfect impression from the printing press. "

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Visual illustration of pulls: To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force. - Image 1

pulls: To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force. - Thumbnail 1

verb

To 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."

physics action

verb

To gather with the hand, or by drawing toward oneself; to pluck.

"pull a finch"

action

verb

To attract or net; to pull in.

"The advertisement pulls in new customers with its catchy slogan. "

action sport nautical

verb

To persuade (someone) to have sex with one.

"He tried to pull her into going to his party, hoping she would agree to have sex with him. "

sex human action

verb

To remove (something), especially from public circulation or availability.

"Each day, they pulled the old bread and set out fresh loaves."

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verb

To retrieve or generate for use.

"The website pulls data from multiple sources to create a comprehensive report. "

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verb

To do or perform.

"He regularly pulls 12-hour days, sometimes 14."

action work

Visual illustration of pulls: (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.

verb

(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."

action style culture

verb

To toss a frisbee with the intention of launching the disc across the length of a field.

"At the start of the ultimate frisbee game, Sarah pulls the disc to the opposing team. "

sport game

verb

To row.

"The team practices early each morning, so the rower pulls hard on the oars to keep up. "

nautical sailing sport action

verb

To achieve by rowing on a rowing machine.

"I pulled a personal best on the erg yesterday."

sport machine action

verb

To draw apart; to tear; to rend.

"The strong wind pulled apart the fragile kite string. "

action

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To strain (a muscle, tendon, ligament, etc.).

"The weightlifter pulled a muscle in his back during practice. "

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To draw (a hostile non-player character) into combat, or toward or away from some location or target.

"The experienced player pulls the patrolling guard away from the treasure chest so the rest of the team can sneak past. "

game computing action technical

verb

To score a certain number of points in a sport.

"How many points did you pull today, Albert?"

sport achievement point

verb

To hold back, and so prevent from winning.

"The favourite was pulled."

sport game action achievement

verb

To take or make (a proof or impression); so called because hand presses were worked by pulling a lever.

"The printing press pulled a clear impression of the student's essay. "

technology media writing machine industry

verb

To strike the ball in a particular manner. (See noun sense.)

"He pulls the baseball sharply to left field. "

sport

verb

To draw beer from a pump, keg, or other source.

"The bartender pulls a pint of Guinness for the customer. "

drink utensil

verb

(rail transportation, of a railroad car) To pull out from a yard or station; to leave.

"The train pulls at 8:00 AM, so don't be late. "

vehicle

verb

To pluck or pick (flowers, fruit etc.).

"She pulls red roses from the garden to make a bouquet. "

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