Pull meanings. All definitions of Pull

abbreviation Technical meaning of PULL pull media 3

noun Definition of pull in Technology (messaging) A model of media distribution were the bits of content have to be requested by the user, e.g. normal use of HTTP on the web. Opposite: "push media". 1

verb with object pull to draw or haul toward oneself or itself, in a particular direction, or into a particular position: to pull a sled up a hill. 1

verb with object pull to draw or tug at with force. 1

verb with object pull to rend or tear: to pull a cloth to pieces. 1

verb with object pull to draw or pluck away from a place of growth, attachment, etc.: to pull a tooth; to pull weeds. 1

verb with object pull to strip of feathers, hair, etc., as a bird or hide. 1

verb with object pull to draw out (as a knife or gun) for ready use (usually followed by on): Do you know what to do when someone pulls a knife on you? 1

verb with object pull Informal. to perform successfully (often followed by off): They pulled a spectacular coup. 1

verb with object pull Informal. to carry out (especially something deceitful or illegal): Police believe the men pulled all three robberies. What kind of trick did she pull this time? 1

verb with object pull to put on or affect: He pulled a long face when I reprimanded him. 1

verb with object pull to withdraw or remove: to pull an ineffective pitcher. 1

verb with object pull to attract or win: to pull many votes in the industrial areas. 1

verb with object pull to bring (a horse) to a stand by pulling on the reins. 1

verb with object pull Printing, Graphics. to take (an impression or proof) from type, a cut or plate, etc.: to pull a print. 1

verb with object pull to be provided with or rowed with (a certain number of oars): This boat pulls 12 oars. 1

verb with object pull to propel by rowing, as a boat. 1

verb with object pull to strain (a muscle, ligament, or tendon). 1

verb with object pull Military. to be assigned (a specific task or duty): I pulled guard duty our first night in port. 1

verb with object pull to hold in or check (a racehorse), especially so as to prevent from winning. 1

verb with object pull Sports. to hit (a ball) so that it travels in a direction opposite to the side from which it was struck, as when a right-handed batter hits into left field. 1

verb without object pull to exert a drawing, tugging, or hauling force (often followed by at). 1

verb without object pull to inhale through a pipe, cigarette, etc. 1

verb without object pull to become or come as specified, by being pulled: This rope will pull. 1

verb without object pull to row. 1

verb without object pull to proceed by rowing. 1

verb without object pull to have effectiveness, as specified: The ad pulled badly. to be effective: That spot announcement really pulled! 1

noun pull the act of pulling or drawing. 1

noun pull force used in pulling; pulling power. 1

noun pull a drawing in of smoke or a liquid through the mouth: He took a long, thoughtful pull on his pipe; I took a pull from the scout's canteen. 1

noun pull Informal. influence, as with persons able to grant favors. 1

noun pull a part or thing to be pulled; a handle or the like: to replace the pulls on a chest of drawers. 1

noun pull a spell, or turn, at rowing. 1

noun pull a stroke of an oar. 1

noun pull Informal. a pulled muscle: He missed a week's work with a groin pull. 1

noun pull a pulling of the ball, as in baseball or golf. 1

noun pull Informal. the ability to attract; drawing power. 1

noun pull Informal. an advantage over another or others. 1

idioms pull pull apart, to analyze critically, especially to point out errors: The professor proceeded to pull the student's paper apart. 1

idioms pull pull oneself together, to recover one's self-control; regain command of one's emotions: It was only a minor accident, but the driver couldn't seem to pull himself together. 1

idioms pull pull someone's leg. leg (def 24). 1

idioms pull pull the plug on. plug (def 35). 1

transitive verb pull draw nearer 1

transitive verb pull tug 1

transitive verb pull squeeze 1

intransitive verb pull take out 1

noun pull physical: tug 1

noun pull emotional: lure 1

intransitive verb pull tug, haul 1

intransitive verb pull row 1

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