Meaning
To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
Verb from Middle English pullen, from Old English pullian (“to pull, draw, tug, pluck off”), of uncertain ultimate origin. Related to West Frisian pûlje (“to shell, husk”), Middle Dutch pullen (“to drink”), Middle Dutch polen (“to peel, strip”), Low German pulen (“to pick, pluck, pull, tear, strip off husks”), Icelandic púla (“to work hard, beat”). Noun from Middle English pul, pull, pulle, from the verb pullen (“to pull”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 13 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-05-19UDELOPT
- 2026-03-06UDEFILP
- 2026-01-07PDNLEMU
- 2025-12-17PUATIDL
- 2025-10-10LEIKPYU
- 2025-06-30LAUHEPV
- 2025-01-10LYTMPUI
- 2024-08-15UYBPICL
- 2024-04-03PEUKILY
- 2024-03-28UAMHGLP
- 2023-08-26LDUPMEN
- 2023-02-19PUETNLO
+1 earlier appearances in the archive.