pull in Latin
pull in Latin is trahō, vellō — pull means to apply force to something so it moves toward you.
pull in Latin
trahō
(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.
vellō
(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.
What does "pull" mean?
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verb To apply force to something so it moves toward you.
"She pulled the door open and stepped inside."
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verb To remove or withdraw something, especially from sale, publication, or use.
"The company pulled the ad after complaints."
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verb To strain or injure a muscle or ligament.
"He pulled a hamstring in the second half of the match."
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noun The act of pulling, or the force that draws something toward a source.
"Give the handle a firm pull to open it."
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pull in a sentence
- She pulled the door open and stepped inside.
- He pulled the rope until the boat came alongside the dock.
- The company pulled the ad after complaints.
- He pulled a hamstring in the second half of the match.
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What is "pull" in Latin?
"pull" in Latin is trahō, vellō. pull means: To apply force to something so it moves toward you.
How do you use "pull" in a sentence?
Example: "She pulled the door open and stepped inside." In Latin, "pull" is trahō, vellō.
Are there other ways to say "pull" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "pull": trahō, vellō.
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