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halar — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • pull verb To apply force to something so it moves toward you.
  • tug verb To pull at something with a sharp or sustained effort.

Senses

halar is used for these senses in English:

  • pull (transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.
  • tug (transitive) To pull or drag with great effort.

pull — full definition

  1. verb To apply force to something so it moves toward you.
  2. verb To remove or withdraw something, especially from sale, publication, or use.
  3. verb To strain or injure a muscle or ligament.
  4. noun The act of pulling, or the force that draws something toward a source.
  5. noun Influence or the ability to get favorable treatment.

tug — full definition

  1. verb To pull at something with a sharp or sustained effort.
  2. noun A sudden, forceful pull.
  3. noun Short for tugboat.

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