How to Use "Pull" with Example Sentences

pull (v): to use force to move something towards your body

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Used with nouns:

"He pulled the trigger and killed him."
(trigger)

"Pull the rope to start the machine."
(rope, cord, lever, switch, handle)

"He pulled the plug out of the outlet."
(plug)

"The little boy pulled her hair."
(hair)

"The dogs pulled his sled."
(sled)

"The horse is pulling a cart."
(cart)

"The dentist pulled his tooth."
(tooth)

"He pulled out a chair for his wife."
(chair)

Used with adverbs:

"She pulled off her sweater."
(off)

"He pulled out the extra table."
(out)

"He pulled his dog away from the scared boy."
(away, back)

"I quickly pulled the rope."
(quickly, slowly)

"I pulled hard on the leash."
(hard, gently)

Used with prepositions:

"Stop pulling on my cat's tail."
(on)

"She pulled at my arm."
(at)

"She pulled the handle toward her."
(toward, towards)

pull (n): the act of using force to move something towards your body

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Used with verbs:

"I felt a sudden pull at the rope."
(felt)

"He gave a pull on the rope."
(gave)

Used with adjectives:

"Just give it a good pull."
(good, sharp, strong, gentle, slight)

Used with prepositions:

"She felt a sudden pull on the rope."
(on, at)