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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Antonio Ferme, Variety, 14 June 2026
Even though pull-ups have recently been popularized by training methods like CrossFit, most people are still unable to do one, said Delgado-Lugo.
—Christa Sgobba, Health, 12 June 2026
Joan Murray, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Video reviewed by Baez showed a Hyundai Genesis pulling up next to his SUV before it was stolen.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
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Noun
Knicks fans also held impromptu pull-up competitions on pedestrian signs.
—Antonio Ferme, Variety, 14 June 2026
Even though pull-ups have recently been popularized by training methods like CrossFit, most people are still unable to do one, said Delgado-Lugo.
—Christa Sgobba, Health, 12 June 2026
Verb
While there, another car pulled up, and four men jumped out.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Video reviewed by Baez showed a Hyundai Genesis pulling up next to his SUV before it was stolen.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
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“Pull-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull-up. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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