"pull" | Definition and Related Words

pull

Noun

The act of pulling;
Applying force to move something toward or with you (synset 100115251)
"the pull up the hill had him breathing harder"; "his strenuous pulling strained his back"

is a type of: actuation, propulsion - the act of propelling
subtypes:
- drag - the act of dragging (pulling with force)
- draw, haul, haulage - the act of drawing or hauling something
- jerk, tug - a sudden abrupt pull
- draft, draught, drawing - the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
- deracination, excision, extirpation - the act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence
- pluck - the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord
- traction - (orthopedics) the act of pulling on a bone or limb (as in a fracture) to relieve pressure or align parts in a special way during healing
same as: pulling
The force used in pulling (synset 111518440)
"the pull of the moon"; "the pull of the current"

is a type of: force - (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity
Special advantage or influence (synset 105164657)
"the chairman's nephew has a lot of pull"

is a type of: advantage, vantage - the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

same as: clout
A device used for pulling something (synset 104026090)
"he grabbed the pull and opened the drawer"

is a type of: device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
subtypes:
- bellpull - a handle or cord that is pulled to ring a doorbell or a servant's bell etc.
- pull chain - a chain (usually with a handle at the end) that is pulled in order to operate some mechanism (e.g. to flush a toilet)
A sharp strain on muscles or ligaments (synset 114322572)
"the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"; "he was sidelined with a hamstring pull"

is a type of: harm, hurt, injury, trauma - any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

subtypes: sprain - a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments

same as: twist, wrench
A slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) (synset 100839336)
"he took a puff on his pipe"; "he took a drag on his cigarette and expelled the smoke slowly"

is a type of: aspiration, breathing in, inhalation, inspiration, intake - the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing

subtypes: toke - a puff of a marijuana or hashish cigarette

is a part of: smoke, smoking - the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

same as: drag, puff
A sustained effort (synset 100626667)
"it was a long pull but we made it"

is a type of: effort, elbow grease, exertion, sweat, travail - use of physical or mental energy; hard work

Verb

Cause to move by pulling (synset 201450719)
"draw a wagon"; "pull a sled"

is a type of: displace, move - cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
subtypes:
- twitch - move or pull with a sudden motion
- pull back - move to a rearward position; pull towards the back
- adduct - draw a limb towards the body
- abduct - pull away from the body
- stretch - pull in opposite directions
- pick, pluck, plunk - pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion
- tug - pull or strain hard at
- drag - pull, as against a resistance
- cart, drag, hale, haul - draw slowly or heavily
- attract, draw, draw in, pull, pull in - direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
- jerk, yank - pull, or move with a sudden movement
- winch - pull or lift up with or as if with a winch
- pick off, pluck, pull off, tweak - pull or pull out sharply
same as: draw
verb group:
- pull - apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion
- draw, pull - cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense
Direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes (synset 201507886)
"Her good looks attract the stares of many men"; "The ad pulled in many potential customers"; "This pianist pulls huge crowds"; "The store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers"

is a type of: draw, pull - cause to move by pulling
subtypes:
- tug - pull hard
- arrest, catch, get - attract and fix
- draw in, retract - pull inward or towards a center
- bring - attract the attention of
same as: attract, draw, draw in, pull in
verb group:
- draw in, retract - pull inward or towards a center
- curl, curl up, draw in - shape one's body into a curl
Move into a certain direction (synset 202061423)
"the car pulls to the right"

is a type of: drive - move by being propelled by a force

subtypes: cut in - drive in front of another vehicle leaving too little space for that vehicle to maneuver comfortably

verb group: pull - steer into a certain direction
Apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion (synset 201612191)
"Pull the rope"; "Pull the handle towards you"; "pull the string gently"; "pull the trigger of the gun"; "pull your knees towards your chin"

is a type of: force - do forcibly; exert force
subtypes:
- twist, wrench - twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
- gather - draw and bring closer
- attract - exert a force on (a body) causing it to approach or prevent it from moving away
- hike up, hitch up - pull up
- pick at, pluck at, pull at - pluck or pull at with the fingers
- draw back, pull back, retract - use a surgical instrument to hold open (the edges of a wound or an organ)
- draw close - pull towards oneself
verb group: draw, pull - cause to move by pulling
Perform an act, usually with a negative connotation (synset 202588700)
"perpetrate a crime"; "pull a bank robbery"

is a type of: act, move - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
subtypes:
- make - carry out or commit
- recommit - commit once again, as of a crime
same as: commit, perpetrate
Bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover (synset 201999243)
"draw a weapon"; "pull out a gun"; "The mugger pulled a knife on his victim"

is a type of: remove, take, take away, withdraw - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

subtypes: unsheathe - draw from a sheath or scabbard

same as: draw, get out, pull out, take out
verb group:
- pull - take away
- draw out, extract, pull, pull out, pull up, rip out, take out, tear out - remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
- draw, take out - take liquid out of a container or well
Steer into a certain direction (synset 202061261)
"pull one's horse to a stand"; "Pull the car over"

is a type of: drive - cause someone or something to move by driving

verb group: pull - move into a certain direction
Strain abnormally (synset 200071556)
"I pulled a muscle in my leg when I jumped up"; "The athlete pulled a tendon in the competition"

is a type of: injure, wound - cause injuries or bodily harm to

same as: overstretch
Cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense (synset 202107440)
"A declining dollar pulled down the export figures for the last quarter"

is a type of: displace, move - cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense

same as: draw

verb group: draw, pull - cause to move by pulling
Operate when rowing a boat (synset 201951106)
"pull the oars"

is a type of: row - propel with oars
Rein in to keep from winning a race (synset 201862559)
"pull a horse"

is a type of: rein, rein in - stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins
Tear or be torn violently (synset 201576107)
"The curtain ripped from top to bottom"; "pull the cooked chicken into strips"

is a type of: bust, rupture, snap, tear - separate or cause to separate abruptly

same as: rend, rip, rive
Hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing (synset 201409713)
"pull the ball"

referred to in: ball, baseball, baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

is a type of: hit - cause to move by striking
Strip of feathers (synset 201386929)
"pull a chicken"; "pluck the capon"

is a type of: strip - remove the surface from

same as: deplumate, deplume, displume, pluck, tear
Remove, usually with some force or effort;
Also used in an abstract sense (synset 201353852)
"pull weeds"; "extract a bad tooth"; "take out a splinter"; "extract information from the telegram"

is a type of: remove, take, take away, withdraw - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
subtypes:
- squeeze out, wring out - extract (liquid) by squeezing or pressing
- demodulate - extract information from a modulated carrier wave
- thread - remove facial hair by tying a fine string around it and pulling at the string
same as: draw out, extract, pull out, pull up, rip out, take out, tear out

verb group: draw, get out, pull, pull out, take out - bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover
Take sides with;
Align oneself with;
Show strong sympathy for (synset 201151176)
"We all rooted for the home team"; "I'm pulling for the underdog"; "Are you siding with the defender of the title?"

is a type of: side - take sides for or against

same as: root for
Take away (synset 200572673)
"pull the old soup cans from the supermarket shelf"

is a type of: remove, take, take away, withdraw - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

verb group: draw, get out, pull, pull out, take out - bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover

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