pull-on
pʊl ɒn
Definition

Definition of pull-on - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
convenienteasy to put on without fasteners
  • He prefers pull-on pants for their convenience.
slip-on
2.
clothingdesigned to be put on by pulling
  • She wore pull-on boots for the hike.
slip-on

Noun

1.
clothinggarment worn without fasteners
  • She prefers pull-on pants for their comfort.
slip-on
2.
footweartype of shoe or boot without laces or fasteners
  • He prefers pull-ons because they are easy to wear.
slip-on
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Images of pull-on

  • pull-on: garment worn without fasteners
    garment worn without fasteners
  • pull-on: type of shoe or boot without laces or fasteners
    type of shoe or boot without laces or fasteners

Origin of pull-on

English, pull (draw) + on (onto)

Terms with pull-on included in their meaning

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rope contest
game where teams pull on a rope
health
injury from forceful pull on a limb
pulling
pull strongly on reins or ropes
bellringing
the pull on the sally swinging the bell fully
physics
push or pull on an object created by physical contact or machines

Examples of pull-on in a sentence

  • Pull-on shoes are great for kids.
  • He bought pull-on pants for convenience.
  • These pull-on shoes are very comfortable.
  • Pull-on boots are perfect for quick outings.
  • He bought pull-on sweaters for the winter.
  • She bought a pair of pull-ons for her trip.

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  1. French:à enfiler, habits à enfiler, ...
  2. German:zum Hineinschlüpfen, Schlupfhose, ...
  3. Italian:senza chiusure, pull-on, ...
  4. Spanish:fácil de poner, prenda sin cierre, ...
  5. Portuguese:fácil de vestir, calças sem fecho, ...
  6. Chinese:方便穿的, 无扣衣, ...
  7. Japanese:簡単に履ける, プルオンパンツ, ...
  8. Arabic:سهل الارتداء, ثَوْب يُرْتَدى دُون أَزْرَار, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִלְבָּשׁ בְּקַלּוּת, בֶּגֶד לְלֹא סוֹגֵר, ...
  10. Russian:легко надевающийся, штаны без застежек, ...
  11. Ukrainian:легко одягати, одяг без застібок, ...
  12. Hindi:पहनने में आसान, खींचकर पहनने वाला वस्त्र, ...
pull on
pʊl ɒn

Definition of pull on - Reverso English Dictionary

Phrasal verb

tr.
1.
apply forceexert force on something to move it towards oneself
  • She had to pull on the rope to lift the bucket..
tug yank
2.
clothingput on clothes by tugging
  • She pulled on her sweater quickly.
draw on
3.
smokinginhale smoke from a cigarette or pipe
  • He paused to pull on his cigarette thoughtfully..
draw inhale puff
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Examples of pull on in a sentence

  • They needed to pull on the rope together to move the heavy object.
  • He pulled on his boots before heading out.
  • I quickly pulled on my jacket as it was cold.
  • She decided to pull on her pipe.
  • He likes to pull on a cigar after dinner.

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  1. French:tirer sur, enfiler, ...
  2. German:ziehen an, anziehen, ...
  3. Italian:tirare, indossare, ...
  4. Spanish:jalar de, ponerse, ...
  5. Portuguese:puxar, vestir, ...
  6. Chinese:拉, 穿上, ...
  7. Japanese:引っ張る, 引っ張って着る, ...
  8. Arabic:شَدَّ, شَدَّ على نفسه, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִמְשׁוֹךְ, לִלְבּוֹשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:тянуть, натянуть, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тягнути, натягати, ...
  12. Hindi:खींचना, पहनना, ...
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