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The correct spelling is pulling.
How to pronounce pulling
/ˈpʊlɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
Say it like: Pul-lin-g
The correct spelling is pulling. 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.To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.
- 2.To gather with the hand, or by drawing toward oneself; to pluck.
- 3.To attract or net; to pull in.
- 4.To persuade (someone) to have sex with one.
- 5.To remove (something), especially from public circulation or availability.
noun
- 1.The act by which something is pulled.
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