to exert force on (an object) so as to draw it towards the source of the force

to exert force on so as to remove; extract

to strip of feathers, hair, etc; pluck

to draw the entrails from (a fowl)

to rend or tear

to strain (a muscle, ligament, or tendon) injuriously

to perform or bring about

to draw out (a weapon) for use

to attract

to attract (a sexual partner)

to drink or inhale deeply

to put on or make (a grimace)

to move (a vehicle) or (of a vehicle) be moved in a specified manner

to take (a proof) from type

to withdraw or remove

to hit (a ball) so that it veers away from the direction in which the player intended to hit it (to the left for a right-handed player)

to hit (a ball pitched straight or on the off side) to the leg side

to strike (a fast-moving ball) in the same direction as it is already moving

to row (a boat) or take a stroke of (an oar) in rowing

to be rowed by

(of a rider) to restrain (a horse), esp to prevent it from winning a race

(of a horse) to resist strongly the attempts of a rider to rein in or check it

an act or an instance of pulling or being pulled

the force or effort used in pulling

the act or an instance of taking in drink or smoke

something used for pulling, such as a knob or handle

special advantage or influence

the power to attract attention or support

a period of rowing

a single stroke of an oar in rowing

the act of pulling the ball in golf, cricket, etc

the act of checking or reining in a horse

the amount of resistance in a bowstring, trigger, etc