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pulledadjective
more pulled
Comp.
most pulled
Super.
UK
/pʊld/
US
/pʊld/
Past-participle adjective derived from the verb "pull"; functions attributively.
Translations
tiréSens général : déplacé vers soi, ou tendu par traction.
The pulled rope left marks on his hands.
La corde tirée lui a laissé des marques sur les mains.
effilochéCuisine : viande cuite longtemps puis effilochée.
We ordered pulled pork tacos for dinner.
Nous avons commandé des tacos au porc effiloché pour le dîner.
retiréRetiré de la circulation, de la diffusion ou de la vente ; souvent à propos d’un programme, d’un produit ou d’une publication.
The pulled episode was never broadcast again.
L’épisode retiré n’a jamais été diffusé de nouveau.
Definitions
Describing something that has been moved or drawn towards oneself or another object, often with force.
The pulled muscle caused him a lot of pain during the race.
Referring to meat that has been cooked slowly until it is tender enough to be easily shredded.
The pulled pork sandwich was the highlight of the barbecue.
Withdrawn from circulation, release, or broadcast; cancelled or removed.
The pulled episode will never be shown on television again.
Synonyms
strained
torn
overstretched
sprained
wrenched
stretched
taut
tight
drawn
pullverb

pulled

Past Simple

pulled
Past Simple
pulled
Past Participle
pulling
ing-form
UK
/pʊl/
US
/pʊl/
Translations
She pulled the door open to let the cat inside.
Elle a tiré la porte pour l’ouvrir et laisser entrer le chat.
He pulled the weeds from the garden.
Il a extrait les mauvaises herbes du jardin.
The new restaurant is pulling a lot of customers.
Le nouveau restaurant attire beaucoup de clients.
se rangerPour un véhicule.
The driver pulled the car over to the side of the road.
Le conducteur s’est rangé sur le bas-côté de la route.
retirerAu sens de retirer de la circulation, de la production ou de la publication.
After numerous complaints, the company pulled the advertisement from television.
Après de nombreuses plaintes, l’entreprise a retiré la publicité de la télévision.
Additional translations
faireDans l’expression familière « pull a prank ».
Definitions
To exert force on something so as to cause movement towards oneself.
She pulled the door open to let the cat inside.
To remove or extract something by force.
He pulled the weeds from the garden.
To attract or draw attention or interest.
The new restaurant is pulling a lot of customers.
To perform or execute a trick or prank.
They pulled a prank on their friend during the party.
To steer or guide a vehicle to a particular place.
The driver pulled the car over to the side of the road.
To remove or withdraw (something) from circulation, production, or publication.
After numerous complaints, the company pulled the advertisement from television.
Synonyms
draw
tow
drag
haul
yank
extract
reel in
bring in
Antonyms
push
pullnoun
Definitions
The act of applying force to move something toward oneself.
He gave the door a strong pull to open it.
A force drawing someone or something in a particular direction.
The pull of the magnet attracted the metal object.
An influence or power to attract or persuade.
The pull of the new job offer was hard to resist.
A deep inhalation of smoke or vapor.
He took a long pull from his cigarette.
A physical injury caused by overstretching a muscle.
She suffered a muscle pull during the race.
A handle or knob designed for pulling, especially on furniture or doors.
She replaced the broken drawer pull with a brass one.
pulladjective
Definitions
Operated by pulling or intended for pulling.
The lamp has a convenient pull switch.
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