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