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The correct spelling is pulls.
How to pronounce pulls
noun
IPA: /pʊlz/
Say it like: Pul-ls
The correct spelling is pulls. An act of pulling (applying force) For example: "He gave the hair a sharp pull and it came out."
Usage Examples
“He gave the hair a sharp pull and it came out.”
“She took a pull on her cigarette.”
“a zipper pull”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An act of pulling (applying force)
- 2.An attractive force which causes motion towards the source
- 3.Any device meant to be pulled, as a lever, knob, handle, or rope
- 4.Something in one's favour in a comparison or a contest; an advantage; means of influencing.
- 5.Appeal or attraction (e.g. of a movie star)
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.
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