pull-off
|pull/off|
🇺🇸
/ˈpʊlˌɔf/
🇬🇧
/ˈpʊlˌɒf/
temporary stop
Etymology
'pull-off' originates from the combination of 'pull' and 'off', where 'pull' meant 'to draw or tug' and 'off' indicated separation or removal.
'pull-off' evolved from the Old English 'pullian' and 'of', eventually becoming the modern English word 'pull-off'.
Initially, it meant 'to remove by pulling', but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to road stops and guitar techniques.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a designated area on the side of a road where vehicles can stop temporarily.
We found a pull-off to take a break during our road trip.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a guitar technique where a string is plucked by pulling the finger off the fretboard.
He used a pull-off to create a smooth transition between notes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45