sharp pull

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

a sudden and strong act of pulling

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Examples (10)

  • He gave the door a sharp pull, but it wouldn't budge.
  • She felt a sharp pull on her arm and turned to see who it was.
  • The sudden sharp pull on the reins startled the horse.
  • With a sharp pull, he managed to dislodge the stuck drawer.
  • The fisherman experienced a sharp pull on his line, indicating a large catch.
  • A sharp pull on the lever activated the emergency brake.
  • The child gave the toy a sharp pull, causing it to break.
  • He felt a sharp pull in his back while lifting the heavy box.
  • The unexpected sharp pull almost knocked him off balance.
  • She resisted the sharp pull of the current, trying to swim ashore.