Pullings Meaning in English
word · lemma: pull
Definition
The act of pulling something, usually used as the plural form for multiple pulls or acts of extraction.
Usage & Nuances
Rarely used in modern speech; more common in specialized or literary contexts, or for physical motions ('several pullings of the lever'). Not used for people or as a synonym for 'pull-ups' in exercise. Use 'pulls' instead in most daily speech.
Spanish: tirones - extraccionesPortuguese (BR): puxões - extraçõesPortuguese (PT): puxões - extraçõesChinese (Simplified): 拉动 - 拔出Chinese (Traditional): 拉動 - 拔出Hindi: खींचना (कई बार) - खिंचाइयाँArabic: سحبات - شداتBengali: টানা - টানাটানিRussian: тягивания - дерганияJapanese: 引っ張りVietnamese: kéo - hành động kéoKorean: 당김Turkish: çekiş - çekme hareketiUrdu: کھینچنا (عمل) - کھینچنے کی حرکاتIndonesian: tarikan - penarikan
Example Sentences
The dentist performed two pullings today.
basic
Sometimes, it takes a few pullings before the engine kicks in.
natural
He laughed about all the pullings during the fishing contest.
natural
After many pullings, the rope finally broke.
basic
With so many pullings on the door, it's a surprise the handle hasn't come off yet.
natural
The machine needs several pullings to start.
basic