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

the force used in pulling

special advantage or influence

a device used for pulling something

a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)

a sustained effort

cause to move by pulling

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

move into a certain direction

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

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

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

steer into a certain direction

strain abnormally

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

operate when rowing a boat

rein in to keep from winning a race

tear or be torn violently

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

strip of feathers

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

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

take away

contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state

deceive somebody

obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

pull along heavily, like a heavy load against a resistance

pluck or pull at with the fingers

pull back or move away or backward

pull back or move away or backward

use a surgical instrument to hold open (the edges of a wound or an organ)

move to a rearward position; pull towards the back

stretch back a bowstring (on an archer's bow)

make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity

a chain (usually with a handle at the end) that is pulled in order to operate some mechanism (e.g. to flush a toilet)

tear down so as to make flat with the ground

cause to come or go down

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

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

of trains; move into (a station)

get or bring together

make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity

pull or pull out sharply

cause to withdraw

be successful; achieve a goal

remove by drawing or pulling

do one's share in a common task

move out or away

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