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PULLED

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 25 meanings of the word Pulled.

How to pronounce pulled:

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Pulled - as a noun

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

Example: "The pull up the hill had him breathing harder"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pulling10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actuation11propulsion14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The force used in pulling

Example: "The pull of the moon"

Special advantage or influence

Example: "The chairman's nephew has a lot of pull"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clout7

A device used for pulling something

Example: "He grabbed the pull and opened the drawer"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
device12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

Example: "The wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
twist8wrench14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
harm9hurt7injury16trauma8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)

Example: "He took a puff on his pipe"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drag6puff12

A sustained effort

Example: "It was a long pull but we made it"

Pulled - as a verb

Cause to move by pulling

Example: "Draw a wagon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
push9

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

Example: "Her good looks attract the stares of many men"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attract9draw8draw in
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
draw8pull6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move into a certain direction

Example: "The car pulls to the right"

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

Example: "Pull the rope"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
force10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

Example: "Perpetrate a crime"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commit12perpetrate14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "Draw a weapon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw8get outpull outtake out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
remove11take8withdraw18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Steer into a certain direction

Example: "Pull one's horse to a stand"

Strain abnormally

Example: "I pulled a muscle in my leg when i jumped up"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overstretch19

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

Example: "A declining dollar pulled down the export figures for the last quarter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw8

Operate when rowing a boat

Example: "Pull the oars"

Rein in to keep from winning a race

Example: "Pull a horse"

Tear or be torn violently

Example: "The curtain ripped from top to bottom"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rend5rip5rive7

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

Example: "Pull the ball"

Strip of feathers

Example: "Pull a chicken"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deplumatedeplume12displume13pluck13tear4

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

Example: "Pull weeds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw outextract16pull outrip outtake outtear out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
remove11take8withdraw18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "We all rooted for the home team"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
root forside with

Take away

Example: "Pull the old soup cans from the supermarket shelf"

Pulled - as an adjective

Of cooked meat, prepared by being torn into fine pieces.

Example Sentences

"He pulled the rope to tighten the knot."
"She pulled the door open and entered the room."
"They pulled the weeds out of the garden."
"I pulled the handle and the drawer slid open."
"He pulled his car into the parking lot."
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Word Game Points

Is PULLED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pulled is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PULLED has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is PULLED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pulled is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PULLED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PULLED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pulled is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PULLED has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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