pull

1. pull (verb) — sense 1

Definition: To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.

Example: When I give the signal, pull the rope.

2. pull (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To gather with the hand, or by drawing toward oneself; to pluck or pick (flowers, fruit, etc.).

Example: to pull fruit from a tree

3. pull (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To attract or net; to pull in.

Example: Television, a favored source of news and information, pulls the largest share of advertising monies.

4. pull (intj) — sense 4

Definition: Command used by a target shooter to request that the target be released/launched.

5. pull (noun) — sense 5

Definition: An act of pulling (applying force toward oneself).

Example: He gave the hair a sharp pull and it came out.

6. pull (noun) — sense 6

Definition: An attractive force which causes motion towards the source.

Example: The spaceship came under the pull of the gas giant.

7. pull (noun) — sense 7

Definition: An advantage over somebody; a means of influencing.

Example: The hypnotist exerted a pull over his patients.