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

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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