Pull

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NOUN

the act of pulling

the force used in pulling

special advantage or influence

a device used for pulling something

a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)

a sustained effort

VERB

cause to move by pulling

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

move into a certain direction

apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover

steer into a certain direction

strain abnormally

cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense

operate when rowing a boat

rein in to keep from winning a race

tear or be torn violently

hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing

strip of feathers

remove, usually with some force or effort

take sides with

take away

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