pulling

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
  2. verb cause to move by pulling
  3. verb direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

Etymology

From Middle English *pullynge, equivalent to pull + -ing.

In classic literature

Synonyms

pull

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