pull a rope

Frequency: 8.018.0 per million words

To exert force on a rope to move it towards you.

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Examples (10)

  • The children eagerly pulled the rope during the tug-of-war.
  • To raise the heavy curtain, you need to pull the main rope firmly.
  • He was warned not to pull the emergency rope unless absolutely necessary.
  • If you pull the rope too hard, it might snap.
  • The mountaineer carefully pulled the rope, securing his position.
  • They are currently pulling the rope to bring the boat closer to the dock.
  • We will all have to pull the rope together to lift the fallen tree.
  • Could you please pull the rope and tie it to the post?
  • The bell rings when someone pulls the rope at the entrance.
  • Despite the resistance, he continued to pull the rope until the net was ashore.