Pulling
Pronunciation: /ˈpʊl/
Pulling (verb)
- Use force to bring something towards you.
- Get someone's interest or attention.
- Take something out or away from a place.
Examples
- She pulled the chair towards the table.
- He pulled the rope to bring the boat in.
Common collocations: pull the door, pull the lever, pull interest, pull a crowd, pull a tooth
Pulling (noun)
- The action of moving something towards you.
- The ability to influence or control others.
Examples
- With a strong pull, the door opened.
- A gentle pull was enough to start the engine.