Looking for the meaning of the word PULL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PULL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Pull
Speech Type: Verb
Old English pullian ‘pluck, snatch’; origin uncertain; the sense has developed from expressing a short sharp action to one of sustained force
pʊl
exert force on (someone or something) so as to cause movement towards oneself
Short Definition:exert force on to move towards oneself
Examples:- he pulled them down on to the couch
- I pulled the heavy blue curtain aside
- I pulled the door shut behind me
- they are pulled in incompatible directions by external factors and their own beliefs
- the little boy pulled at her skirt
move steadily in a specified direction or manner
Short Definition:move steadily
Examples:- the bus was about to pull away
- the boy pulled ahead and disappeared round the corner
attract (someone) as a customer; cause to show interest in something
Short Definition:attract as customer
Examples:- anyone can enter the show if they have a good act and the ability to pull a crowd
- tourist attractions which pull in millions of foreign visitors
bring out (a weapon) for use against someone
Short Definition:bring out weapon
Examples:- it's not every day a young woman pulls a gun on a burglar
damage (a muscle, ligament, etc.) by abnormal strain
Short Definition:strain muscle etc.
Examples:- he pulled a calf muscle in the first half of the game and had to be replaced
cancel or withdraw (an entertainment or advertisement)
Short Definition:cancel or withdraw
Examples:- the gig was pulled at the first sign of difficulty
play (the ball) round to the leg side from the off.
Short Definition:play ball to leg side
(of a lineman) withdraw from and cross behind the line of scrimmage to block opposing players and clear the way for a runner
Short Definition:block opposing players to clear way for runner
Examples:- he may be their best ever lineman—he can run and pull with the best
print (a proof).
Short Definition:print proof
Word: Pull
Speech Type: Noun
pʊl
an act of pulling something
Short Definition:act of pulling
Examples:- give the hair a quick pull and it comes out by the roots
a force drawing someone or something in a particular direction
Short Definition:force pulling in particular direction
Examples:- the pull of the water tore her away
- the pull of her home town was a strong one
(in sport) a pulling stroke.
Short Definition:pulling stroke
a printer's proof.
Short Definition:printer's proof
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