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pulls

/pʊlz/

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An act of pulling (applying force)

Examples :

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

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An attractive force which causes motion towards the source

Examples :

"She took a pull on her cigarette."

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

Examples :

"a zipper pull"

device machine item thing

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

Examples :

"In weights the favourite had the pull."

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

Examples :

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

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

Examples :

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

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A journey made by rowing

Examples :

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

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A contest; a struggle.

Examples :

"va wrestling pull}}"

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Loss or violence suffered.

Examples :

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

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

Examples :

"to take a pull at a mug of beer"

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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.

Examples :

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

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

Examples :

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

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A single impression from a handpress.

Examples :

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

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

Examples :

"When I give the signal, pull the rope."

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

Examples :

"pull a finch"

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To attract or net; to pull in.

Examples :

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

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To persuade (someone) to have sex with one.

Examples :

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

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

Examples :

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

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To retrieve or generate for use.

Examples :

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

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To do or perform.

Examples :

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

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(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.

Examples :

"He pulled an Elvis and got really fat."

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

Examples :

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

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Examples :

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

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To achieve by rowing on a rowing machine.

Examples :

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

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To draw apart; to tear; to rend.

Examples :

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

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

Examples :

"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.

Examples :

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

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To score a certain number of points in a sport.

Examples :

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

sport achievement point

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To hold back, and so prevent from winning.

Examples :

"The favourite was pulled."

sport game action achievement

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

Examples :

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

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

Examples :

"He pulls the baseball sharply to left field. "

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

Examples :

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

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

Examples :

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

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

Examples :

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

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