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PULL ALONG Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the phrase pull along. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase pull along. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PULL ALONG

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drag
nounn
noun

• the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid

• something that slows or delays progress

• something tedious and boring

• clothing that is conventionally worn by the opposite sex (especially women's clothing when worn by a man)

• a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)

• the act of dragging (pulling with force)

verb

• pull, as against a resistance

• draw slowly or heavily

• force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action

• move slowly and as if with great effort

• to lag or linger behind

• suck in or take (air)

• use an input device to move objects on the screen, or to select items (such as commands from a menu); drag the slider to increase or decrease rate; drag the handles on the image to resize it

• walk without lifting the feet

• search (as the bottom of a body of water) for something valuable or lost

• persuade to come away from something attractive or interesting

• proceed for an extended period of time

haul
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of drawing or hauling something

• the quantity that was caught

verb

• draw slowly or heavily

• transport in a vehicle

tow
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope

verb

• drag behind

tug
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden abrupt pull

• a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

verb

• pull hard

• strive and make an effort to reach a goal

• tow (a vessel) with a tug

• carry with difficulty

• move by pulling hard

• pull or strain hard at

• struggle in opposition

yank
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

• an American (especially to non-Americans)

verb

• pull, or move with a sudden movement

schlep
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (Yiddish) an awkward and stupid person

• a tedious or difficult journey

verb

• pull along heavily, like a heavy load against a resistance

shlep
verbv
noun

• (Yiddish) an awkward and stupid person

• a tedious or difficult journey

verb

• walk or tramp about

• pull along heavily, like a heavy load against a resistance

Best Hypernyms For PULL ALONG

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pull along, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
drag

Alternatives for DRAG

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