pullˈ-on adjective

(of eg clothes) requiring only to be pulled on, without fastening

noun

A pull-on garment of any kind

pullˈ-out adjective

Denoting a section of a magazine, etc that can be removed and kept separately (see also pull out below)

pullˈover noun

A jersey, jumper, or other body garment put on over the head

pullˈ-tab noun

1. A ring pull, a tongue of metal with a ring attached to it, which pulls to open a beer, etc can
2. In eg illustrations, esp in children's books, a piece of paper or card attached to a part of an illustration, which can be pulled to make (that part of) the illustration move or alter in some way

pull technology noun (computing)

The acquiring of information from a server on the Internet by request (cf push technology under push¹)

pullˈ-through noun

A cord with a rag for cleaning a rifle barrel

pullˈ-up noun

1. An act of pulling up
2. A sudden stoppage
3. A suitable place (esp for lorry-drivers, etc) for pulling up
4. An exercise in which one hangs from a bar by the hands, and pulls oneself up so that one's chin is level with the bar

on the pull (slang)

1. Frequenting places such as nightclubs, pubs, etc with the intention of finding a sexual partner. pull about to distort
2. To treat roughly

pull a face

To grimace

pull a fast one on (slang)

To take advantage of by a trick

pull ahead

To move into the lead

pull apart or pull to pieces

1. To cause to break into pieces by pulling
2. To criticize harshly

pull away

1. To move into the lead
2. To withdraw

pull back

To retreat or withdraw (see also pullback above)

pull caps (archaic)

To scuffle

pull devil, pull baker

(in an argument, competition, etc) do your best, both sides

pull down

1. To take down or apart
2. To demolish
3. To bring down
4. To reduce in health or vigour
5. To cause to come down into some position by pulling or by some other means (see also pull-down above)

pull for

1. To row for
2. To support

pull in

1. To draw in
2. To make tighter
3. To draw a motor vehicle into the side of the road, or drive into the car park of a café, etc and halt (see also pull-in above)
4. To arrest
5. To earn
6. (of a train) to arrive at a station

pull off

To carry through successfully

pull oneself together

1. To regain one's self-control
2. To compose oneself, preparing to think or to act

pull one's punches see under punch¹

pull one's weight

1. To give full effect to one's weight in rowing
2. To do one's full share of work, co-operate wholeheartedly

pull out

1. To draw out
2. To drive a motor vehicle away from the side of the road or out of a line of traffic
3. (of a train) to leave a station
4. To abandon a place or situation which has become too difficult to cope with (informal; pullˈ-out noun; see also above)

pull over

To draw over to the side of the road, either to stop or to allow other vehicles to pass

pull rank see under rank¹

pull round

To bring, or come, back to good health or condition, or to consciousness

pull someone's leg see under leg

pull the long bow

To lie or boast inordinately

pull the rug from under (someone) see under rug¹

pull through

To bring or get to the end of something difficult or dangerous with some success (see also pull-through above)

pull together

To co-operate

pull up

1. To pull out of the ground
2. To tighten the reins
3. To bring to a stop
4. To halt
5. (of a horse) to be brought to a halt by the jockey or (reflexive) to stop of its own volition (horse-racing)
6. To take to task
7. To gain ground
8. To arrest

pull up stakes

To prepare to leave a place