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| beach |
to pull or drive from the water onto the beach and cause to be stuck there. [1/2 definitions] |
| chain |
a row of links, usually made of metal, that are joined together and used to pull, hold, or fasten something. [1/5 definitions] |
| chin |
to pull up from a hanging position to an overhead bar until the chin is level with the bar. [1/2 definitions] |
| claw |
to scratch, tear, dig, or pull with or as if with claws. [1/4 definitions] |
| constrict |
to pull or squeeze in; make smaller or more narrow; tighten. |
| drag |
to pull along with effort; haul. [1/6 definitions] |
| fish |
to pull or draw out (often followed by "up" or "out"). [1/5 definitions] |
| forceps |
a tool, shaped like a pair of tongs or tweezers, used to grasp and pull. Dentists and medical doctors use forceps. |
| haul |
to pull or drag with force. [1/5 definitions] |
| hitch1 |
to pull with a quick jerk (usually followed by "up"). [2/6 definitions] |
| hook |
to hold, hang, or pull with a hook or as with a hook. [1/10 definitions] |
| husky2 |
(often capitalized) a breed of dog. Huskies are strong, have thick fur, and are often raised to pull sleds in arctic regions. |
| jerk1 |
a sudden, sharp pull or twist. [2/5 definitions] |
| locomotive |
an engine that moves by its own power. It is used to pull or push railroad cars. |
| lug1 |
to pull, lift, or carry with a great effort. |
| magnet |
an object that has the power to pull items made of iron, and certain other metals, toward itself. |
| ox |
one of a breed of large cattle used on farms to pull heavy loads. |
| peel1 |
to pull, tear, or cut the outer covering from. [1/5 definitions] |
| pluck |
to grab with the fingers and pull off; pick. [1/6 definitions] |
| reindeer |
a mammal with long legs, a long neck, antlers, and hooves. Reindeer are raised in northern parts of the world for their milk, meat, and fur. They are also sometimes used to pull sleds for transportation. Reindeer are closely related to moose and other kinds of deer. Reindeer are the only deer that have antlers on both males and females. In North America, reindeer are called caribou. |
| rope |
a strong cord of twisted or woven fiber, wire, or similar material. Ropes can be used to tie, pull, or lift. [1/5 definitions] |
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