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PULLS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 24 meanings of the word Pulls.

Pulls - as a noun

The act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

Example: "The pull up the hill had him breathing harder"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pulling
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actuationpropulsion
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The force used in pulling

Example: "The pull of the moon"

Special advantage or influence

Example: "The chairman's nephew has a lot of pull"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clout

A device used for pulling something

Example: "He grabbed the pull and opened the drawer"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
device
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

Example: "The wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
twistwrench
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
harmhurtinjurytrauma
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)

Example: "He took a puff on his pipe"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dragpuff

A sustained effort

Example: "It was a long pull but we made it"

Pulls - as a verb

Cause to move by pulling

Example: "Draw a wagon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displacemove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
push

Direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

Example: "Her good looks attract the stares of many men"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attractdrawdraw in
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drawpull
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move into a certain direction

Example: "The car pulls to the right"

Apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion

Example: "Pull the rope"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
force
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

Example: "Perpetrate a crime"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commitperpetrate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actmove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover

Example: "Draw a weapon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drawget outpull outtake out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
removetakewithdraw
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Steer into a certain direction

Example: "Pull one's horse to a stand"

Strain abnormally

Example: "I pulled a muscle in my leg when i jumped up"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overstretch

Cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense

Example: "A declining dollar pulled down the export figures for the last quarter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw

Operate when rowing a boat

Example: "Pull the oars"

Rein in to keep from winning a race

Example: "Pull a horse"

Tear or be torn violently

Example: "The curtain ripped from top to bottom"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rendriprive

Hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing

Example: "Pull the ball"

Strip of feathers

Example: "Pull a chicken"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deplumatedeplumedisplumeplucktear

Remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

Example: "Pull weeds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw outextractpull outrip outtake outtear out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
removetakewithdraw
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for

Example: "We all rooted for the home team"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
root forside with

Take away

Example: "Pull the old soup cans from the supermarket shelf"

Example Sentences

"He pulls the door open and steps inside."
"She pulls her hair back into a ponytail."
"He pulls the plug out of the socket and the light goes off."
"She pulls the weeds out of the garden with her bare hands."
"The police officer pulls him over for a routine check."
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Word Game Points

Is PULLS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pulls is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PULLS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is PULLS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pulls is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PULLS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is PULLS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pulls is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PULLS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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pullus
Phrases
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