Meaning of pulling in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    pulling

    Definitions

    1. the act of pulling

    Examples

    • « applying force to move something toward or with you »
    • « the pull up the hill had him breathing harder »
    • « his strenuous pulling strained his back »

    Derived terms

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