pull
B1Frequent NGSL-1UK /pʊl/US /pʊl/
Meaning
noun
an act of trying to make something move by taking hold of it and using force to bring it towards you
“I gave the door a sharp pull and it opened.”
verb
to take hold of something and use force in order to move it or try to move it towards yourself
“You push and I'll pull.”
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