Pullings Meaning in English
word · lemma: pull
ˈpʊɫ
POOL
pˈʊl
POOL
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 machine needs several pullings to start.
basic
After many pullings, the rope finally broke.
basic
The dentist performed two pullings today.
basic
Sometimes, it takes a few pullings before the engine kicks in.
natural
With so many pullings on the door, it's a surprise the handle hasn't come off yet.
natural
He laughed about all the pullings during the fishing contest.
natural