Definitions of pulling
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
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dragthe act of dragging (pulling with force)
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draw, haul, haulagethe act of drawing or hauling something
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jerk, tuga sudden abrupt pull
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draft, draught, drawingthe act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
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deracination, excision, extirpationthe act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence
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pluckthe act of pulling and releasing a taut cord
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traction(orthopedics) the act of pulling on a bone or limb (as in a fracture) to relieve pressure or align parts in a special way during healing
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tow, towagethe act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
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actuation, propulsionthe act of propelling
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