pulling

• Substantivo que designa a ação de aplicar força para mover algo em direção a si mesmo ou junto consigo; também pode indicar extração, arrancamento, tração de um veículo ou ato de puxar.

A noun referring to the act of applying force to move something toward or along with the person exerting the force.

incontável

1. Act of pullingB1formal

   The action of applying force to move something toward or with you.

   Tração

   • The pulling of the rope required great strength.
   • He felt a sharp pulling sensation in his back.
   • The pulling of the heavy cart exhausted the horse.

   Sinônimosdrawhaulheavepulltowtugyank

   Antônimospushingthrusting

• Verbo que indica o ato de aplicar força para mover algo em direção a si mesmo ou em uma direção indicada; também pode significar extrair, arrancar ou atrair algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of exerting force to move something towards oneself or in a specified direction.

1. Move towards oneselfA1formal

   To use force to move something towards yourself.

   Puxar para si

   • She pulled the door open.
   • He pulled the rope to lift the box.
   • Pull the lever to start the machine.

   Sinônimosdragdrawhaultugwrenchyank

   Antônimospushshove

2. B1formal

   To attract or draw someone or something towards oneself.

   Atrair

   • The movie pulled large crowds on opening night.
   • Her speech pulled in many new supporters.
   • The discount pulled customers from competitors.

   Sinônimosattractdragdrawhaultowtugwrenchyank

   Antônimosdeterdiscouragerepel

3. Remove or extractA2formal

   To remove something by pulling.

   Extrair

   • The dentist pulled her tooth.
   • He pulled the plug from the socket.
   • She pulled a book from the shelf.

   Sinônimosdrawextractpluckremoverip outtake outtugwithdrawwrenchyank

   Antônimosinsertpresspushthrust

4. Strain or injureB2informal

   To injure a muscle by stretching it too much.

   Distensão ou lesão

   • He pulled a muscle during the game.
   • Don't pull your hamstring while running.
   • She pulled her back lifting heavy weights.

   Sinônimosinjureoverstretchstraintearwrench

Variantes phrasalpull alongpull atpull awaypull downpull inpull offpull outpull overpull throughpull up