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Pulling - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

pulling

/ˈpʊlɪŋ/ /ˈpʊlɪŋ/

Definition:

Exerting force to draw something toward oneself or in a specified direction.

Synonyms:

Tugging, dragging, hauling, yanking

Part of Speech:

Verb, noun

Antonyms:

Pushing, repelling

Common Collocations:

Pulling a rope, pulling teeth, pulling strings, pulling together

Derivatives:

Puller, pulled

Usage Tips:

Use "pulling" for actions involving drawing or moving something closer with effort.

Common Phrases:

Pulling someone's leg, pulling your weight, pulling out all the stops

Etymology:

From Old English *pullian*, meaning to pluck or tug forcefully.

Examples:

  • 1. She is pulling the door open gently.
  • 2. The child kept pulling his mother’s sleeve for attention.
  • 3. He strained while pulling the heavy box across the floor.
  • 4. Stop pulling my hair—it hurts!

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