Pulling - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
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!