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Meaning of pulling
The primary meaning of the word "pulling" is to apply force to move something towards oneself.
Etymology of pulling
The word "pulling" originates from the Old English word "pullian", which is related to the Old Norse word "polla", meaning to pull or drag
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of applying force to move something
Synonyms
pulling
tugging
hauling
dragging
drawing
extracting
plucking
jerking
wrenching
straining
heaving
lifting
forcing
compelling
persuading
influencing
attracting
towing
trailing
tagging
hauling
yanking
retrieving
removing
extracting
Definitions
- To apply force to move something towards oneself
- * To move something by using force to drag or haul it
- * To exert force or effort to achieve something
Usage Examples
- She spent hours pulling weeds in the garden
- * The dog was pulling on its leash, trying to get to the park
- * The team was pulling together to finish the project on time