7.3.2.8 Pull

Use this domain for words related to pulling--causing something to move toward you.

Louw Nida Codes: 
15Y Pull, Draw, Drag x
  • What words refer to pulling something so that it moves toward you?
    pull, pull back, bring back, draw, tug
  • What words refer to pulling something quickly or suddenly?
    jerk, yank, tug
  • What words refer to pulling something with a lot of force so that it comes away from the thing it is connected to?
    pull something away/from/out/apart, wrench something open/off/away, tear something out/from/away/down
  • What words refer to pulling something, but without making it come away from the thing it is connected to?
    pull at, pull on, give something a pull, tug at, give something a tug
  • What words refer to pulling something heavy?
    heave, lug, haul
  • What words refer to pulling something along the ground?
    drag
  • What words refer to pulling something with a rope or chain?
    (no words in English)
  • What words refer to pulling something in some direction?
    pull down, pull up, pull across, pull out
  • What words refer to pulling something onto you?
    pull on, pull over, pull something over on top of you
  • What words refer to a vehicle or animal pulling something so that it moves along behind?
    pull, tow, take in tow, draw, trail something behind you
  • What words refer to something being pulled along behind?
    in tow, trailing, trailer
  • What words refer to causing something to move towards you without touching it?
    attract, lure, draw
  • What words refer to two or more people pulling on both ends of something?
    tug of war