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Definition of pulled - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
medicalstrained or injured by pulling
- He had a pulled muscle after lifting the heavy box.
2.
cookingUS cooked meat torn into fine piecesUS
- We had pulled pork sandwiches for lunch.
Expressions with pulled
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get a dentist to remove a tooth from your mouth
I had a tooth pulled last week.
pork cooked slowly until tender
We had pulled pork sandwiches for lunch.
Origin of pulled
English, pull (draw forcibly)
Terms with pulled included in their meaning
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movement
pulled along forcefully or with difficulty
physical force
get pulled inside by a strong force
positioning
pulled into a particular position
safety device
cord in a vehicle or facility that signals an emergency when pulled
involuntary opening
open without being pushed or pulled
transportation
vehicle pulled by a horse for carrying loads
vehicles
pulled by one or more horses
transportation
vehicle on runners pulled by animals over snow
transportation
pulled by a vehicle or boat
textiles
cloth material that can extend when pulled then return to original shape
elasticity
ability to lengthen when pulled
tension
pulled taut without any slack
home
with curtains pulled shut
tension
pulled tight
attraction
be attracted or pulled toward something
transportation
small cart pulled by a donkey
knot and tool
loop knot that tightens when pulled, used for hanging or trapping
force
twisted or pulled violently
history
traditional vehicle pulled by a horse
history
cart pulled by a horse for transporting goods
movement
dragged or pulled with effort
folding seat
seat that folds up and can be pulled down for use
textiles
pulled thread in fabric
transportation
vehicle or object being pulled
Examples of pulled in a sentence
The athlete had a pulled tendon after the race. The chef prepared pulled chicken for the tacos. Pulled beef was served with barbecue sauce.
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- French:claqué, effiloché, ...
- German:gezerrt, zerrupft, ...
- Italian:tirato, sfilacciata, ...
- Spanish:tirado, desmenuzado, ...
- Portuguese:puxado, desfiado, ...
- Chinese:拉伤的, 手撕的, ...
- Japanese:引っ張られた, プルド, ...
- Arabic:مَشدود, مفروم, ...
- Hebrew:מָתוּחַ, מְפוֹרָם, ...
- Russian:растянутый, рваный, ...
- Ukrainian:розтягнутий, рваний, ...
- Hindi:खिंचा हुआ, खींचा हुआ, ...
Definition of pull - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
quick tugexert force suddenly to move something towards oneself
- She gave the rope a sharp pull.
2.
forcetake hold of and exert force to remove
- She pulled weeds from the garden..
3.
attractionattract or draw someone or something
- The concert is expected to pull a large crowd..
4.
transportationtr./intr. move a vehicle in a specified mannertr./intr.
- The car pulled to a stop at the light.
5.
medicalinjure a muscle by overexertion
- He pulled a muscle during the workout..
6.
weaponsdraw a weapon for use
- She pulled a knife in self-defense.
Noun
1.
physical actionact of applying force to move something
- He gave the rope a strong pull.
2.
influenceadvantage or means of influencing
- He has a lot of pull in the company.
3.
healthinjury from forceful pull on a limb
- He suffered a muscle pull during the game.
4.
drink or smokeUK act of drinking or inhaling deeplyUK
- He took a long pull on his cigarette.
5.
attractive forceforce causing motion towards the source
- The magnet's pull was very strong.
6.
sports strokeTECH. UK type of stroke in cricket or golfTECH. UK
- He executed a perfect pull shot.
7.
technologyTECH. situation where a client requests data from a serverTECH.
- The app uses a pull to update data.
Expressions with pull
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make clothes lower on the body
She pulled down her sleeves to cover her arms.
remove something by pulling
He quickly pulled off his shoes..
remove something from a place where it is attached or enclosed
She carefully pulled out the splinter with tweezers..
cause a vehicle to stop
She pulled up the car at the curb.
move into a leading position in a race
She managed to pull ahead in the final lap.
tug or pluck gently with fingers
She would pull at the loose thread on her sweater.
move a curtain to reveal something behind it
She pulled back the curtain to see the view.
arrive at a destination
The train is scheduled to pull in at noon..
move a vehicle into a space
He pulled into the parking spot smoothly.
succeed at something difficult or surprising after effort or risk
Nobody believed the team could pull it off, but they won.
exert force on something to move it towards oneself
She had to pull on the rope to lift the bucket..
move something or someone out from inside a place
He pulled out of the parking space.
move a vehicle to the roadside and stop
The driver decided to pull over for a break.
remove teeth from someone's mouth
The dentist had to pull teeth to relieve the pain.
recover from a difficult situation or illness
She managed to pull through after the surgery.
unite for a common goal or purpose
The team pulled together to win the match.
move a chair closer to a spot
He pulled up a chair to the table.
have strength to move or drag something toward oneself
She got pull to lift the heavy box easily.
attract a large audience to an event
The concert pulled a crowd of thousands.
use secret influence to get what you want
He can pull a few strings to get you the job.
take out a gun and point it at someone
He pulled a gun on the intruder.
perform a surprising or clever action that seems impossible
She managed to pull a rabbit from a hat and solve the problem quickly.
handle something or someone roughly
The kids pulled about the old toys, breaking some.
make silly faces to entertain, tease, or mock someone
He likes to pull faces to make his friends laugh.
Origin of pull
Old English, pullian (to pluck)
Examples of pull in a sentence
He pulled her back from the curb. He pulled the door open. They pulled the car out of the ditch. The new movie is likely to pull in a younger audience. The festival managed to pull tourists from all over the world. The train pulled into the station smoothly.
He pulled the truck over to the side. She pulled a muscle while lifting heavy boxes. Athletes often pull muscles if they don't warm up properly. He pulled a gun during the robbery. The officer pulled his weapon when threatened. With a quick pull, the door opened. The pull on the leash was unexpected. Her connections gave her pull in the industry. With his pull, he secured the deal easily. A shoulder pull kept her out of practice. The doctor said the pull should heal quickly. She took a pull from her beer bottle. A deep pull on the pipe calmed him. The gravitational pull kept the satellite in orbit. She felt the pull of the ocean's tide. Her pull in cricket was unmatched by peers. The golfer's pull sent the ball soaring. The server handles a pull every minute. A pull was initiated to fetch the latest updates.
View all translations of pull
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- French:tirer, traction, ...
- German:ziehen, Zug, ...
- Italian:tirare, tirata, ...
- Spanish:tirar, tirón, ...
- Portuguese:puxar, puxão, ...
- Chinese:拉, 拉力, ...
- Japanese:引っ張る, 引っ張り, ...
- Arabic:شَدَّ, شَدّ, ...
- Hebrew:לִמְשׁוֹךְ, מְשִׁיכָה, ...
- Russian:дёргать, толчок, ...
- Ukrainian:тягнути, тягнення, ...
- Hindi:झटके से खींचना, खींच, ...
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