plural pull-ups
: 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
pulled up; pulling up; pulls up
1
a
: to check oneself
b
: to come to an often abrupt halt : stop
2
: to draw even with others in a race
Examples of pull-up in a Sentence
Verb
the jockey tried to pull up the apparently injured horse
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
The combo of Barrs and Lee especially proved problematic for TCU as the two guards flourished in the mid-range with pull-up jumpers.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
Outside, Rick pulls up in the SUV next to Erika.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Each pair in the collection is constructed with premium pull-up leather, a material selected for its unique appearance.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
The combo of Barrs and Lee especially proved problematic for TCU as the two guards flourished in the mid-range with pull-up jumpers.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
At that moment, a man, who was a football coach, pulled up in his truck and took over.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
Outside, Rick pulls up in the SUV next to Erika.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Pull-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull-up. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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