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Definition of side pull in English: side pullnoun ˈsʌɪd pʊl 1The action or result of pulling to the side; a pull to the side. 2Mountaineering and Rock Climbing. A vertical or near-vertical handhold which is located to the side of a climber, and thus cannot be pulled on in a downwards direction; a move in which a climber uses one or both hands to grip such a hold and pull towards it. 3Equestrianism. A side-pull bridle. 4Cycling. Chiefly in plural A side-pull brake.
adjective ˈsʌɪd pʊl 1Of a lever, handle, cord, etc.: that operates by being pulled to the side. Also of a force: that exerts a sideways pull. 2Cycling. Designating a type of caliper brake in which one arm is attached to and operated directly by the brake cable, with the other arm being pushed by the cable housing. 3Equestrianism. Designating a type of bitless bridle in which the reins are attached to rings at the side of the muzzle, causing pressure on the horse's nose when pulled. 4Mountaineering and Rock Climbing. Designating a vertical or near-vertical handhold which is located to the side of a climber, and thus cannot be pulled on in a downwards direction; (also) designating a move in which a climber uses one or both hands to grip such a hold and pull towards it.
Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in ‘Stonehenge’ (1810–1888) (real name John Walsh). From side + pull. Definition of side pull in US English: side pullnounˈsʌɪd pʊl 1The action or result of pulling to the side; a pull to the side. 2Mountaineering and Rock Climbing. A vertical or near-vertical handhold which is located to the side of a climber, and thus cannot be pulled on in a downwards direction; a move in which a climber uses one or both hands to grip such a hold and pull towards it. 3Equestrianism. A side-pull bridle. 4Cycling. Chiefly in plural A side-pull brake.
adjectiveˈsʌɪd pʊl 1Of a lever, handle, cord, etc.: that operates by being pulled to the side. Also of a force: that exerts a sideways pull. 2Cycling. Designating a type of caliper brake in which one arm is attached to and operated directly by the brake cable, with the other arm being pushed by the cable housing. 3Equestrianism. Designating a type of bitless bridle in which the reins are attached to rings at the side of the muzzle, causing pressure on the horse's nose when pulled. 4Mountaineering and Rock Climbing. Designating a vertical or near-vertical handhold which is located to the side of a climber, and thus cannot be pulled on in a downwards direction; (also) designating a move in which a climber uses one or both hands to grip such a hold and pull towards it.
Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in ‘Stonehenge’ (1810–1888) (real name John Walsh). From side + pull. |