pull
beginnerA1/pʊl/ · pull
to exert force on something to move it closer to oneself
Meanings
to exert force on something to move it closer to oneself
کسی چیز پر زور ڈالنا تاکہ وہ آپ کے قریب آجائے
کھینچنا
khainchna
Common Collocations
- pull a door
- pull the rope
- pull someone’s leg
Example Sentences
Can you pull the door open?
کیا آپ دروازہ کھینچ سکتے ہیں؟
Kya aap darwaza khainch sakte hain?
She had to pull the heavy cart.
اسے بھاری گاڑی کھینچنا پڑا۔
Usay bhaari gaari khainchna pada.
He tried to pull the dog back.
اس نے کتے کو پیچھے کھینچنے کی کوشش کی۔
Us ne kutte ko peeche khainchne ki koshish ki.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of pulling a rope to remember the action.
Imagine pulling a heavy cart towards you.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ایک تیر سے دو شکار
Ek teer se do shikar
Two birds with one stone
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "pullian" — to draw or drag
First known use: 14th century
The word 'pull' has roots in Old English 'pullian', which means to draw or drag something towards oneself.