pull on
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a pull on something, like a rope
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Examples (30)
- He felt a strong pull on the rope.
- She quickly pulled on her coat and left.
- She had to pull on the rope to help hoist the sail.
- She gave the door a gentle pull on the handle.
- He struggled to pull on the tight boots.
- To open the door, pull on the handle firmly.
- The fisherman felt a sudden pull on his line.
- Could you help me pull on this zipper?
- He felt a strong pull on the fishing line.
- He experienced a strange pull on his sleeve.
- The child was told to pull on the reins gently.
- You need to pull on this lever to start the machine.
- The child gave a tentative pull on the toy.
- He had to pull on the rope to lift the heavy box.
- The children pulled on the swing, trying to go higher.
- The strong current created a powerful pull on the swimmer.
- It took a lot of effort to pull on the stuck drawer.
- Gently pull on the string to release the mechanism.
- She felt a slight pull on her coat.
- She watched him pull on his gloves before going outside.
- He felt a strange pull on his sleeve, but turned around to find no one there.
- The explorer felt a mysterious pull towards the uncharted territory.
- The mechanic had to pull on the car's starter motor.
- The boat is stuck; we need to pull on the oars together.
- He gave the reins a firm pull.
- Try to pull on the lever with steady force.
- To disengage the clutch, pull on this pedal.
- The weight of the bag caused a downward pull.
- He felt a sudden resistance as he tried to pull on the door.
- The weight of the luggage caused a noticeable pull on the strap.