pull-up

\ ˈpu̇l-ˌəp

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plural pull-ups

Definition of pull-up

(Entry 1 of 2)

: an exercise in which one hangs by the hands from a support (such as a horizontal bar) and pulls oneself up until the chin is level with the support specifically : such an exercise done with the palms facing outward — compare chin-up

pull up

pulled up; pulling up; pulls up

Definition of pull up (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to bring to a stop : halt

2 : check, rebuke

intransitive verb

1a : to check oneself

b : to come to an often abrupt halt : stop

2 : to draw even with others in a race

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Examples of pull-up in a Sentence

Verb the jockey tried to pull up the apparently injured horse

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Moments later, a red vehicle pulls up alongside him and armed gunmen men leap out, firing rapidly from close range. — Fox News, "Mexican cop involved in botched operation against ‘El Chapo’s son gunned down in hail of 155 bullets," 9 Nov. 2019 On the way to the Carrier Dome before BC’s 58-27 victory over Syracuse on Saturday, Dillon pulled up a video on mental toughness. — BostonGlobe.com, "SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Being the top priority on every opponent’s scouting report has almost always been a way of life for AJ Dillon.," 3 Nov. 2019 Jockey Abel Cedillo, who was aboard Mongolian Groom, pulled up the horse on the final stretch. — Josh Peter, USA TODAY, "Vino Rosso charges past favorite McKinzie to win Breeders' Cup Classic; Mongolian Groom euthanized," 3 Nov. 2019 After a short wait a jeep pulled up and a heavyset, smiling driver beckoned them with a broad, pantomine gesture. — Kevin Barry, Harper's magazine, "No. 13 Baby," 28 Oct. 2019 Bennett pulled up a photo of a school wall of pictures of nearly 50 students who had died during his time as dean from the 2006-2007 school year to the 2015-2016 school year. — Elaine Chen, chicagotribune.com, "Hyde Park Academy teachers on picket line mourn death of recent graduate," 28 Oct. 2019 Kate pulled up a series of TikToks on a large screen. — Taylor Lorenz, New York Times, "High Schools to TikTok: We’re Catching Feelings," 19 Oct. 2019 According to a statement from track owner The Stronach Group, jockey Ruben Fuentes pulled up Satchel Paige at the three-eighths pole of the 6 1/2-furlong sprint. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Horse injured in race at Santa Anita; 34th to die at track," 19 Oct. 2019 The Spaniard pulled up after kicking the ball during Spain's 1-1 draw with Sweden and hobbled off the field, with Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga coming on to replace him. — SI.com, "David de Gea Set to Miss Liverpool Clash as Man Utd Fear 2 Month Absence," 16 Oct. 2019

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The first known use of pull-up was in 1623

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