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pull

Definition

A pull is a force that makes an object move towards something else. It is the opposite of a push. When you pull on an object, you are using your muscles to apply a force in the direction of the object. This force causes the object to move towards you.

Here are some examples of pull:

  • You pull on a door to open it.
  • You pull on a rope to help you climb a tree.
  • You pull on a wagon to move it across the yard.
  • You pull on a toy to make it move.

Pull is a force that can be used to move objects, but it can also be used to change the direction of an object's motion. For example, if you are pulling a wagon and it starts to move away from you, you can pull harder to stop it.

How can the word be used?

I pulled the door open.

pull

Different forms of the word

Noun: an act of pulling something.

Verb: to move something by exerting force on it.

Adjective: relating to pulling.

Etymology

The word "pull" comes from the Old English word "pullian", which means "to pluck".

The first recorded use of the word "pull" in English was in the 10th century.

Question

What machines pull an object?