ALL meanings of pull on
pull on
P p - verb with object pull on to draw or haul toward oneself or itself, in a particular direction, or into a particular position: to pull a sled up a hill. 1
- verb with object pull on to draw or tug at with force. 1
- verb with object pull on to rend or tear: to pull a cloth to pieces. 1
- verb with object pull on to draw or pluck away from a place of growth, attachment, etc.: to pull a tooth; to pull weeds. 1
- verb with object pull on to strip of feathers, hair, etc., as a bird or hide. 1
- verb with object pull on to draw out (as a knife or gun) for ready use (usually followed by on): Do you know what to do when someone pulls a knife on you? 1
- verb with object pull on Informal. to perform successfully (often followed by off): They pulled a spectacular coup. 1
- verb with object pull on Informal. to carry out (especially something deceitful or illegal): Police believe the men pulled all three robberies. What kind of trick did she pull this time? 1
- verb with object pull on to put on or affect: He pulled a long face when I reprimanded him. 1
- verb with object pull on to withdraw or remove: to pull an ineffective pitcher. 1
- verb with object pull on to attract or win: to pull many votes in the industrial areas. 1
- verb with object pull on to bring (a horse) to a stand by pulling on the reins. 1
- verb with object pull on Printing, Graphics. to take (an impression or proof) from type, a cut or plate, etc.: to pull a print. 1
- verb with object pull on to be provided with or rowed with (a certain number of oars): This boat pulls 12 oars. 1
- verb with object pull on to propel by rowing, as a boat. 1
- verb with object pull on to strain (a muscle, ligament, or tendon). 1
- verb with object pull on Military. to be assigned (a specific task or duty): I pulled guard duty our first night in port. 1
- verb with object pull on to hold in or check (a racehorse), especially so as to prevent from winning. 1
- verb with object pull on Sports. to hit (a ball) so that it travels in a direction opposite to the side from which it was struck, as when a right-handed batter hits into left field. 1
- verb without object pull on to exert a drawing, tugging, or hauling force (often followed by at). 1
- verb without object pull on to inhale through a pipe, cigarette, etc. 1
- verb without object pull on to become or come as specified, by being pulled: This rope will pull. 1
- verb without object pull on to row. 1
- verb without object pull on to proceed by rowing. 1
- verb without object pull on to have effectiveness, as specified: The ad pulled badly. to be effective: That spot announcement really pulled! 1
- noun pull on an item of apparel that is pulled on, as a sweater or glove. 1
- idioms pull on pull apart, to analyze critically, especially to point out errors: The professor proceeded to pull the student's paper apart. 1
- idioms pull on pull oneself together, to recover one's self-control; regain command of one's emotions: It was only a minor accident, but the driver couldn't seem to pull himself together. 1
- idioms pull on pull someone's leg. leg (def 24). 1
- idioms pull on pull the plug on. plug (def 35). 1
- adjective pull on designed to be put on by being pulled on: a pull-on jersey. 1
- transitivephrasal verb pull on clothing: put on 1
- transitivephrasal verb pull on tug at 1
- transitivephrasal verb pull on stretch 1
- verb pull on to don (clothing) 0
- adjective pull on (of a garment) designed to be slipped on easily 0
- adjective pull on (of garment) designed to be slipped on easily 0
- adjective pull on designating or of a garment designed to be put on easily, without buttons, zippers, or other fasteners 0
- noun pull on a pull-on skirt, shorts, etc. 0