pull at a chain

Examples (10)

• The dog began to pull at its chain, eager for a walk.
• She nervously pulled at the gold chain around her neck while waiting.
• He pulled at the heavy chain on the gate, but it was rusted shut.
• The toddler kept pulling at the swing's chain, making a soft clinking sound.
• The prisoner would often pull at the chain on his ankle, testing its strength.
• You just need to pull at the small chain to turn on the lamp.
• As the storm worsened, the boat pulled at its anchor chain violently.
• I saw him pull at the chain of the old well, trying to draw water.
• Stop pulling at the chain on the door; you'll break it!
• Feeling trapped, he absently pulled at the decorative chain on his boot.