PULL
/pʊl/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, interjection
Definition of PULL
An act of pulling (applying force)
"He gave the hair a sharp pull and it came out."
An attractive force which causes motion towards the source
"She took a pull on her cigarette."
Any device meant to be pulled, as a lever, knob, handle, or rope
"a zipper pull"
To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.
"When I give the signal, pull the rope."
To gather with the hand, or by drawing toward oneself; to pluck.
"pull a finch"
To attract or net; to pull in.
Command used by a target shooter to request that the target be released/launched.
Synonyms of PULL
Words with similar meaning
Examples of PULL in a Sentence
- "He gave the hair a sharp pull and it came out."
- "She took a pull on her cigarette."
- "a zipper pull"
- "When I give the signal, pull the rope."
Word Details
Is PULL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PULL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like PULL are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for PULL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | u | l | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PULL
2 words from the letters in PULL
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use PULL in Word Games
PULL is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: PULL is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PULL to find 2 additional valid words.