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pulled

The correct spelling is pulled.

How to pronounce pulled

/pʊld/
verb

IPA: /pʊld/

Say it like: Pul-led

The correct spelling is pulled. To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force. For example: "When I give the signal, pull the rope."

Usage Examples

When I give the signal, pull the rope.

pull a finch

He's pulled that bird over there.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.
  2. 2.To gather with the hand, or by drawing toward oneself; to pluck.
  3. 3.To attract or net; to pull in.
  4. 4.To persuade (someone) to have sex with one.
  5. 5.To remove (something), especially from public circulation or availability.

adjective

  1. 1.Of cooked meat, prepared by being torn into fine pieces.

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