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Pulling

/ˈpʊlɪŋ/

To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.

📖 Definitions of "Pulling"

verb
  1. 1

    To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.

    "When I give the signal, pull the rope."

  2. 2

    To gather with the hand, or by drawing toward oneself; to pluck.

    "pull a finch"

  3. 3

    To attract or net; to pull in.

  4. 4

    To persuade (someone) to have sex with one.

    "He's pulled that bird over there."

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