Pulling

Word PULLING
Character 7
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Pronunciations /ˈpʊlɪŋ/

Definitions and meanings of "Pulling"

What do we mean by pulling?

To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.

To gather with the hand, or by drawing toward oneself; to pluck.

To attract or net; to pull in.

To persuade (someone) to have sex with one.

To remove (something), especially from public circulation or availability.

To retrieve or generate for use.

To do or perform.

(with 'a' and the name of a person, place, event, etc.) To copy or emulate the actions or behaviour that is associated with the person or thing mentioned.

To toss a frisbee with the intention of launching the disc across the length of a field.

To row.

To achieve by rowing on a rowing machine.

To draw apart; to tear; to rend.

To strain (a muscle, tendon, ligament, etc.).

To draw (a hostile non-player character) into combat, or toward or away from some location or target.

To score a certain number of points in a sport.

To hold back, and so prevent from winning.

To take or make (a proof or impression); so called because hand presses were worked by pulling a lever.

To strike the ball in a particular manner. (See noun sense.)

To draw beer from a pump, keg, or other source.

(rail transportation, of a railroad car) To pull out from a yard or station; to leave.

To pluck or pick (flowers, fruit etc.).

Getting a girlfriend/boifriend Urban Dictionary

Sitting around doing nothing. Jerking off. Urban Dictionary

Essentially English slang referring to the process of a pull. Also in the US, this term may be used to describe a handjob. Urban Dictionary

Taking grocery overstock from overheads and filling the shelf. Urban Dictionary

Used when describing what somebody has done or when comparing how somebody imitated another. Its past tense is also very popular; pulled a. It can also be used as a temporary insult. Saying that somebody pulled a (whatever) doesn't mean that you necessarily think they are whatever you said; it means that you think only what they did at that time was (whatever). Urban Dictionary

To attempt to hook up with somebody, by talking and/or moving in an 'attractive' way in front of (several) people. Urban Dictionary

Word used to describe the successful act of attracting a person to such an extent that you would be able to snog or perhaps bone them if you so desired. Urban Dictionary

Having someone or others feel attraction towards you without trying to. Urban Dictionary

The pulls are when your really high and it feels like gravity is pulling you down. Urban Dictionary

When a person goes out on a social occasion such as to a bar or club with the intention of having some sort of sexual relation with someone. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Pulling

The word "pulling" in example sentences

It generates sound by pushing wind through wood and metal pipes through knobs called stops—hence the phrase "pulling out all the stops." ❋ Jennifer Levitz (2011)

"The phrase "pulling a Tevez" will go down in history. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The second shortcoming — which is the reason for this article — is that the movie created a new villain out of thin air, instead of pulling from the wealth of material that has already been developed within the franchise. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It was rather an awkward task, with the trigger of the gun always within pulling distance of the finger; but Kent was a weaver, and in a few minutes had the sailor tied hand and foot. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Detroit exposed Washington's flaws in pulling away with a 23-point fourth quarter. ❋ Jason Reid (2010)

“The detectives really did great work in pulling these pices together,” he said. ❋ Washington Post Editors (2010)

I quote "there was a over reaction in pulling professor Gates from his house to the station". ❋ Unknown (2009)

The dashboard also displays exactly what personal information those apps are pulling from the social network. ❋ Geoffrey A. Fowler (2010)

It was mentally impossible for him to learn the easy muscular trick of throwing his weight on a rope in pulling and hauling. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I also really like the suggestion of pulling from a group of unpubbed writers so people can hear different points of view. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Few people are as lucky as Griffith in pulling that off. ❋ Unknown (2009)

They have succeeded in pulling the Demcoratic Party to the right, but at the cost of their own relevance. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Considering the disaster the President inherited, he has done yeoman's work in pulling us back from the brink of disaster. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A network spokeswoman said the show was yanked, effective Oct. 18, and when pressed, admitted "ratings were a factor in pulling the show from the lineup." ❋ Lisa De Moraes (2010)

Kon has never believed in pulling the camera away, and this is a Christmas story which involves madness, mugging, blood, and babies. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It's not surprising that gangs are natural organizations for ilicit crime - young people have notoriously short time horizons and enjoy the easy pay offs of prohibited activities; pulling off prohibited actions increases friendship that young people look for; and you need trust among people involved in pulling off crimes. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The things that they have been pulling is really embarrsing for them or atleast it should be. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I feel like the Dems need to start pulling from the Republican playbook on messaging. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Hines and Finn, with the dogs, already on short rations, were two days in pulling down. ❋ Unknown (2010)

he be [pulling girls] [left and right]. he is a [pimp]. ❋ Jasmine K. (2005)

"[What are you doing] [right now]?" [Pulling]. ❋ Hititlong (2006)

"I were pullin' ['er] when 'er leg [fell off]!" "I was pulling him off when he got me in [the eye]" ❋ Neverbelieve (2005)

[Jeff] tried pulling the [aisle], but [he never did]. ❋ Ben D. (2006)

1) Man, you [pulled a George] Costanza. 2) You totally pulled a dumbass. 3) So, what...? You're going to pull a 007? Friend 1: So when my boss screwed me over at work, I smashed up his car with a crowbar. Friend 2: Man... you [pulled a Walter] [Sobchak]! ❋ Captain Schmidt (2008)

"Why is she wearing a really [short skirt] and dancing in front of all of the [single guys] whilst talking in a slow, sexy voice?" "Shes on [the pull]." (thats the best example I could come up with) ❋ Morgan P (2005)

"With [the help] of my lucky [Y-fronts] [I should] pull tonight." ❋ Umbongo - England (2003)

A: I saw you [pulling] [Andy]. Z: He's [wayyy] to young for me. ❋ Goddessofwisdom (2016)

"Dude this [weed] is [so good], im getting [the pulls]." ❋ Adrianaway (2012)

"Why is [James] taking [so long]? He's been doing his hair for like a [hour]." "He's on the pull." ❋ Pazza (2006)

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