Idioms for pull

Origin of pull

before 1000; Middle English pullen (v.), Old English pullian to pluck, pluck the feathers of, pull, tug; compare Middle Low German pūlen to strip off husks, pick, Old Norse pūla to work hard

synonym study for pull

2. See draw.

OTHER WORDS FROM pull

pull·a·ble, adjective pull·er, noun

British Dictionary definitions for pull together (1 of 2)

pull together

verb

(intr, adverb) to cooperate or work harmoniously
pull oneself together informal to regain one's self-control or composure

British Dictionary definitions for pull together (2 of 2)

pull
/ (pʊl) /

verb (mainly tr)

noun

Derived forms of pull

puller, noun

Word Origin for pull

Old English pullian; related to Icelandic pūla to beat

Idioms and Phrases with pull together (1 of 2)

pull together

1

Make a joint effort, cooperate, as in If we pull together, I'm sure we'll meet our quota. [Late 1700s]

2

pull something together. Assemble or gather together, as in Once we pull together all the facts, we'll understand the situation. [Late 1800s] Also see pull oneself together.

Idioms and Phrases with pull together (2 of 2)

pull