Synonym: attract, drag, draw, haul, heave, influence, jerk, lure, strain, stretch, tow, tug, yank. Antonym: push. Similar words: pull in, pull off, pull out, pull up, pull on, pull down, pull through, pulse. Meaning: [pʊl] 
n. 1. the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you 2. the force used in pulling 3. special advantage or influence 4. a device used for pulling something 5. a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments 6. a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) 7. a sustained effort. v. 1. cause to move by pulling 2. direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes 3. move into a certain direction 4. apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion 5. perform an act, usually with a negative connotation 6. bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover 7. steer into a certain direction 8. strain abnormally 9. cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense 10. operate when rowing a boat 11. rein in to keep from winning a race 12. tear or be torn violently 13. hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing 14. strip of feathers 15. remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense 16. take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for 17. take away.
n. 1. the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you 2. the force used in pulling 3. special advantage or influence 4. a device used for pulling something 5. a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments 6. a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) 7. a sustained effort. v. 1. cause to move by pulling 2. direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes 3. move into a certain direction 4. apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion 5. perform an act, usually with a negative connotation 6. bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover 7. steer into a certain direction 8. strain abnormally 9. cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense 10. operate when rowing a boat 11. rein in to keep from winning a race 12. tear or be torn violently 13. hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing 14. strip of feathers 15. remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense 16. take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for 17. take away. 
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181. He knew he should pull the trigger, but he was suddenly paralysed by fear.
182. The doctors are doing all that they can to pull mother back to health.
183. She's been very depressed recently, but I'm sure she'll soon pull out of it.
184. The train began to pull out of the station-then suddenly shuddered to a halt.
185. Let me now pull together the threads of my argument.
186. The inquiry report doesn't pull any punches in apportioning blame.
187. It is rumoured that the company intends to pull back from petrochemicals.
188. It's no use trying to pull the wool over my eyes I know exactly what's going on.
189. The greater the mass of an object, the greater its gravitational pull.
190. We have to pull down the barriers, so to speak, of poverty.
191. They have to refinance their loans to pull themselves through.
192. His injuries are severe but he's expected to pull through.
193. I must pull in, or my letter will never end.sentence dictionary
194. John hasn't done well in his studies,but his tutor did his best to pull him through.
195. She tried to pull her hand free, but it was held fast.
196. The moment she left, the rest of the family started to pull her to pieces.
197. It is naughty of you to pull your baby sister's hair.
198. It was a long hard pull for him to get to the top of his position.
199. The horse answered to the slightest pull on the rein.
200. It's no good trying to pull the wool over Harlod's eyes, he's far too perceptive.
201. What can we do to pull more voters round to our party?
202. I felt a pull at my sleeve and turned round.
203. The movie's all-star cast should give it a lot of pull.
204. Just pull over here, and I'll get out and walk the rest of the way.
205. If you pull the pin out of a hand-grenade, it'll explode.
206. It is not nice to hear the song if you pull back when singing it.
207. Next time you pull a stunt like that don't expect me to get you out of trouble.
208. The old lady was flung out of the house because the owner wanted to pull it down.
209. I may be able to pull a few strings if you need the document urgently.
210. We just managed to pull the game out of the fire.
More similar words: pull in, pull off, pull out, pull up, pull on, pull down, pull through, pulse, impulse, Bull., bull, full, skull, sully, bullet, manipulate, population, popularity, in full, pulchritude, nullify, full-time, to the full, be full of, hopefully, at full speed, in full swing, successfully.