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pull |
Verb
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rein in to keep from winning a race |
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pull |
Verb
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operate when rowing a boat |
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pull |
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bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover |
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pull |
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steer into a certain direction |
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pull |
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move into a certain direction |
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pull |
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cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense |
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pull |
Verb
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perform an act, usually with a negative connotation |
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pluck |
Noun
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the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord |
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pluck |
Noun
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the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury |
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pluck |
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look for and gather |
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pluck |
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strip of feathers |
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pluck |
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pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion |
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pluck |
Verb
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pull or pull out sharply |
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pluck |
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rip off |
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pluck |
Verb
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sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity |
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pulling |
Noun
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the act of pulling |
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pivot shot |
Noun
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a one-handed basketball shot made while whirling on the pivot foot |
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push |
Noun
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the act of applying force in order to move something away |
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push |
Noun
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an effort to advance |
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push |
Noun
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an electrical switch operated by pressing |
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push |
Noun
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enterprising or ambitious drive |
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push |
Noun
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the force used in pushing |
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push |
Verb
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press, drive, or impel someone to action |
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push |
Verb
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make publicity for |
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push |
Verb
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make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby |
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push |
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move with force, 'He pushed the table into a corner' |
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push |
Verb
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press against forcefully without moving |
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push |
Verb
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move strenuously and with effort |
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push |
Verb
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approach a certain age or speed |
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push |
Verb
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sell or promote the sale of illegal goods such as drugs |
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push |
Verb
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strive and make an effort to reach a goal |
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push |
Verb
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exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person |
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pushing |
Noun
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the act of applying force in order to move something away |
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pop fly |
Noun
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a short high fly ball |
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pop-fly |
Noun
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a short high fly ball |
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pop-up |
Noun
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a short high fly ball |
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pop-up |
Noun
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a book (usually for children) that contains one or more pages such that a three-dimensional structure rises up when a page is opened |
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potshot |
Noun
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a shot taken at an easy or casual target (as by a pothunter) |
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potshot |
Noun
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criticism aimed at an easy target and made without careful consideration |
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physical contact |
Noun
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the act of touching physically |
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putout |
Noun
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an out resulting from a fielding play (not a strikeout) |
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puking |
Noun
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the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth |
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posting |
Noun
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the transmission of a letter |
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posting |
Noun
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(bookkeeping) a listing on the company's records |
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posting |
Noun
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a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement |
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pitching |
Noun
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(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team |
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pitching |
Noun
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abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance) |
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parry |
Noun
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a return punch (especially by a boxer) |
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parry |
Noun
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(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword |
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parry |
Verb
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avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) |