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21Pull-up (exercise) — A pull up is an upper body compound pulling exercise where the body is suspended by the arms, gripping something, and pulled up with muscular effort. As this happens, the wrists remain in neutral (straight, neither flexed or extended) position,… …
22pull-aside — n. An informal meeting between leaders, officials, or diplomats at a public event. Also: pull aside. Example Citation: The speeches from the podium are only one aspect of the diplomatic convocation, which will comprise thousands of bilateral… …
23pull in — verb 1. direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes (Freq. 4) Her good looks attract the stares of many men The ad pulled in many potential customers This pianist pulls huge crowds The store owner… …
24pull off — verb 1. pull or pull out sharply (Freq. 2) pluck the flowers off the bush • Syn: ↑pluck, ↑tweak, ↑pick off • Derivationally related forms: ↑tweak (for: ↑ …
25Pull-tab — A pull tab is a gambling ticket that is used in a pull tab game to raise money for government agencies or for licensed, charitable nonprofit organizations.The game manager operates the game by selling tickets and distributing cash prizes. The… …
26Pull hitter — In baseball, a pull hitter is a batter who usually hits the ball to the side of the field from which he bats. For example, a right handed pull hitter, who bats from the third base side of the plate, will usually hit the ball to the third base… …
27Pull Me Under — Infobox Song Name = Pull Me Under Artist = Dream Theater Album = Images and Words track no = 1 Released = 1992 Format = CD, Cassette, Vinyl Recorded = December, 1991 Genre = Progressive metal Length = 8:11 Label = ATCO Records Composer = Dream… …
28Pull-Through Production — A method used in just in time manufacturing processes to order production inputs and schedule manufacturing at the time a customer places an order. By basing purchase orders and manufacturing schedules on actual, rather than anticipated, orders,… …
29pull out all the stops — verb use all resources available The organizers pulled out all the stops for the centennial meeting • Hypernyms: ↑use, ↑utilize, ↑utilise, ↑apply, ↑employ • Verb Frames: Somebody s …
30pull up stakes — verb remove oneself from an association with or participation in She wants to leave The teenager left home She left her position with the Red Cross He left the Senate after two terms after 20 years with the same company, she pulled up stakes •… …
