Meaning & use
pull
To apply force to something in order to move it toward oneself or in a particular direction.
See it in a sentence
He pulled the heavy sled across the snow toward the cabin.
She pulled the curtains shut to block out the bright morning sun.
A note on using this word
"Pull" also appears in many idioms, such as "pull strings," "pull off," and "pull through," each carrying a distinct figurative meaning.
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