Definition: 1. Cause to move along the ground by pulling. 2. Direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes. 3. Move into a certain direction. 4. The act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you. 5. The force used in pulling. 6. Special advantage or influence. 7. A device used for pulling something. 8. A sharp strain on muscles or ligaments.
Use 'pull' in a sentence:
1. She can still pull in adoring audiences.
2. Her articles certainly don't pull any punches.
3. Tony is sure he can pull a few strings and get you in.
4. I pulled on the rope to see if it was secure.
5. She finally managed to pull herself free.
6. I relied on my instincts to pull me through.
7. The police car signalled to us to pull in.
8. The wheel is pulling to the left.
9. He pulled as hard as he could on the oars.
10. Pull the lever towards you to adjust the speed.
11. I managed to pull myself up onto a wet, sloping ledge.
12. I gave the door a sharp pull and it opened.
13. She pulled out the plug and let the water drain away.
14. She pulled out the plug and the water drained away.
15. I like the pop you get when you pull out a cork.
16. What are you pulling a face at now?
17. Pull the door shut.
18. The old theatre was pulled down, wasn't it?
19. It's a long pull up to the summit.
20. France was going to pull out of NATO.
21. The World Bank should pull out of the project.
22. She took a long pull on her cigarette.
23. You're going to have to pull your socks up.
24. Don't you ever pull a stunt like that again!
25. The magnetic pull of the city was hard to resist.
26. I never thought you'd pull it off.
27. Pull the lever to start the motor.
28. He can still pull the girls.
29. John pulled himself free and ran off.
30. I helped pull him out of the water.
31. He's pulled the company back from the brink.
32. The doctors think she will pull through.
33. Who wants to pull this cracker with me?
34. With a firm grip on my hand, he pulled me away.
35. They are pulling their troops out of the war zone.
36. Pull gently on the free end of the rope.
37. He managed to pull himself upright.
38. In this area oxen are used to pull carts.
39. I get some grey hairs but I pull them out.
40. Don't pull so hard or the handle will come off.
41. She's hoping to pull tonight.
42. The dog snapped at her and she quickly pulled back her hand.
43. She took his arm and pulled him along.
44. They use oxen to pull their carts.
45. She pulled the car to the right to avoid the dog.
46. The old car pulled hard as we drove slowly up the hill.
47. I pulled the plant up by the roots.
48. He pulled the plastic covering off the dead body.
