Definition

/pʊl/

noun

An act of pulling (applying force)
“He gave the hair a sharp pull and it came out.”
An attractive force which causes motion towards the source
“She took a pull on her cigarette.”
Any device meant to be pulled, as a lever, knob, handle, or rope
“a zipper pull”
Something in one's favour in a comparison or a contest; an advantage; means of influencing.
“In weights the favourite had the pull.”
Appeal or attraction (e.g. of a movie star)

verb

To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.
“When I give the signal, pull the rope.”
To gather with the hand, or by drawing toward oneself; to pluck.
“pull a finch”
To attract or net; to pull in.
To persuade (someone) to have sex with one.
“He's pulled that bird over there.”
To remove (something), especially from public circulation or availability.
“Each day, they pulled the old bread and set out fresh loaves.”