pull
/pʊl/[pʰʊːɫ]noun
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An act of pulling (applying force)
Example: He gave the hair a sharp pull and it came out.
An attractive force which causes motion towards the source
Example: She took a pull on her cigarette.
Any device meant to be pulled, as a lever, knob, handle, or rope
Example: a zipper pull
Something in one's favour in a comparison or a contest; an advantage; means of influencing.
Example: In weights the favourite had the pull.
verb
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To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.
Example: When I give the signal, pull the rope.
To gather with the hand, or by drawing toward oneself; to pluck.
Example: pull a finch
To attract or net; to pull in.
To persuade (someone) to have sex with one.
Example: He's pulled that bird over there.
interjection
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Command used by a target shooter to request that the target be released/launched.