pull

²pull

noun, often attributive

Definition of PULL

1

a : the act or an instance of pulling b (1) : a draft of liquid (2) : an inhalation of smoke c : the effort expended in moving <a long pull uphill> d : force required to overcome resistance to pulling <a trigger with a four pound pull>

2

a : advantage b : special influence

3

: proof 6a

4

: a device for pulling something or for operating by pulling <a drawer pull>

5

: a force that attracts, compels, or influences : attraction

6

: an injury resulting from abnormal straining or stretching <a muscle pull> <a groin pull>

Examples of PULL

1. She gave the door a few hard pulls and it opened.
2. Give the rope a pull.
3. He has a lot of pull in local political circles.

First Known Use of PULL

14th century

Related to PULL

Synonyms: draw, haul, jerk, pluck, tug, wrench, yank

Antonyms: push

Related Words: drag, tow; hitch, twitch; grab, snatch

Near Antonyms: heave, shove, thrust

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Rhymes with PULL

bull, Bull, full, shul, wool