pulling (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
Definition
Applying force to move something towards oneself or the source of the force.
Examples
He was pulling the heavy suitcase behind him.
The horse was pulling the cart with great effort.
She felt a sharp pain pulling at her leg.
How to Use pulling
- pull over (phrasal verb)
- To stop a vehicle at the side of the road. — "The police asked the driver to pull over."
- pull out (phrasal verb)
- To remove something from a place. — "He pulled out a handkerchief from his pocket."
- pull up (phrasal verb)
- To stop a vehicle. — "The bus pulled up to the curb."
- pull through (phrasal verb)
- To survive a difficult situation or illness. — "She is very ill, but we hope she will pull through."
- pull down (phrasal verb)
- To demolish a building. — "They are going to pull down the old factory."
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