pull
- Verb. (transitive) to apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.
- Verb. (ambitransitive, slang) to persuade (someone) to have sex with one.
- Verb. (transitive) to remove (something), especially from public circulation or availability.
- Verb. (transitive, informal) to do or perform.
- Verb. (transitive) to retrieve or generate for use.
- Verb. (intransitive) to apply a force such that an object comes toward the person or thing applying the force.
- Verb. to toss a frisbee with the intention of launching the disc across the length of a field.
- Verb. (intransitive) to row.
- Noun. An act of pulling (applying force).
- Noun. An attractive force which causes motion towards the source.
- Noun. Any device meant to be pulled, as a lever, knob, handle, or rope.
- Noun. (slang) influence, especially as a means of gaining advantage.
- Noun. Appeal or attraction or (as of a movie star).
- Noun. (internet) (uncountable) The situation where a client sends out a request for data from a server, as in ''server pull'', ''pull technology''.
- Noun. A journey made by rowing.
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