pull
/pʊl/
- verb 30
- noun 20
- exclamation 1
- forms 8
- phrases 20
verb30
noun20
exclamation1
forms
pull'd · pulled · pult · pulledst · pulling · pulleth · pulls · pullest
Phrases with pull
- pull outTo remove something from a container.
- pull upTo move or bring (something) to the present location in its upright position.
- gravity's pullThe force of gravity acting upon an object.
- pull a faceTo make an abnormal facial expression, either intentionally or because of an emotion.
- pull a fast oneTo carry out a trick or act of deception; to behave contrary to expectations.
- pull a leverTo vote.
- pull aboutTo treat crudely, meanly or harshly.
- pull aheadTo move into a winning position (e.g. in a race or competition).
- pull an all-nighterTo stay awake throughout the night, usually when working or studying.
- pull apartTo become separated as a result of pulling.
- pull asideto separate (someone) from a crowd for a private conversation
- pull awayTo move ahead.
- pull backTo retreat.
- pull back the curtainTo reveal an underlying truth.
- pull-downAn exercise mostly performed by pulling cables, a bar, or handles from a machine situated diagonally to the front top of the sportsman and targetting the rear muscles.
- pull facesTo make abnormal facial expressions, especially for amusement or to ridicule another person.
- pull forTo root for, support, or encourage (someone).
- pull inTo pull something, so that it comes inside.
- pull in one's hornsTo become less impassioned, aggressive, or argumentative; to exercise restraint; to yield or capitulate.
- pull it outTo succeed at the last moment or after it previously seemed like a failure was probable.