verb:to exert force on something to move it towards oneself
She had to pull the heavy door to open it.
verb:to remove something by gripping and moving it
The dentist had to pull the decayed tooth.
verb:to attract or draw in; to garner
The new movie is expected to pull large audiences.
verb:to strain a muscle
He felt a sharp pain when he tried to lift the box, realizing he had pulled a muscle in his back.
verb:to withdraw a product or service from the market, or to cancel something
The company decided to pull the faulty model after receiving numerous complaints.
noun:a deep inhalation, as from a pipe or cigarette
He took a long pull from his cigarette before answering.