n.
1.the act of pulling
2.the force used in pulling
3.special advantage or influence
4.a device used for pulling something
5.a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
6.a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
7.a sustained effort pull v.
1.cause to move along the ground by pulling
2.direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
3.move into a certain direction
4.apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion
5.perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
6.bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover
7.steer into a certain direction
8.strain abnormally
9.cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense 10.operate when rowing a boat 11.rein in to keep from winning a race 12.tear or be torn violently 13.hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing 14.strip of feathers 15.draw or pull out, usually with some force or effort 16.take sides with 17.take away