pulling

Other forms: pullings

Definitions of pulling

1. noun

   the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
   synonyms: pull

   types:

   drag

   the act of dragging (pulling with force)

   draw, haul, haulage

   the act of drawing or hauling something

   jerk, tug, yank

   a sudden abrupt pull

   draft, draught, drawing

   the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling

   deracination, excision, extirpation

   the act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence

   pluck

   the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord

   traction

   (orthopedics) the act of pulling on a bone or limb (as in a fracture) to relieve pressure or align parts in a special way during healing

   tow, towage

   the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope

   type of:

   actuation, propulsion

   the act of propelling