Pull (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you; "the pull up the hill had him breathing harder"; "his strenuous pulling strained his back".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- The strongman's pull on the rope was impressive, lifting the massive weight with ease.
- The pull up the steep mountain trail was exhausting, leaving the hikers breathless.
- Her pull on the door handle was firm, but it wouldn't budge, stuck due to the rain.
- The rower's pull on the oars was smooth and rhythmic, propelling the boat through the water.
- The athlete's pull on the barbell was powerful, completing the lift with a triumphant cry.
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Meaning 2
Special advantage or influence; "the chairman's nephew has a lot of pull".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
The force used in pulling; "the pull of the moon"; "the pull of the current".
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Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
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Meaning 4
A device used for pulling something; "he grabbed the pull and opened the drawer".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 5
A sharp strain on muscles or ligaments; "the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"; "he was sidelined with a hamstring pull".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 6
A slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke); "he took a puff on his pipe"; "he took a drag on his cigarette and expelled the smoke slowly".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 7
A sustained effort; "it was a long pull but we made it".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.