pull on

verb

pulled on; pulling on; pulls on

1

: to hold onto and move (something) toward oneself

She pulled on the rope with all her might.

2

: to hold onto and pull (something) repeatedly

When she gets nervous, she pulls on her ear.

3

: to breathe in the smoke from (a cigarette, pipe, etc.)

He rocked back and forth, pulling on his pipe.

4

: to dress oneself in (clothing)

She quickly pulled on her boots.

He pulled a sweater on.

Examples of pull on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For as much as many savor the South Florida lifestyle, the tug of a hometown can have an even greater pull on the heartstrings. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026

Easy to pull on, these minimalist pants are an easy choice when deciding what to wear before your next flight. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

This includes repeatedly sitting on the exact same spot to pull on shoes or get dressed every day. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026

Their designs pulled on a variety of values the students felt represent their country, or should. — Krista Johnson, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Rhymes for pull on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon