pulling
|pull/ing|
A2
/ˈpʊlɪŋ/
(pull)
exert force to move
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pull' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'pullen', where 'pullen' meant 'to draw or tug'.
Historical Evolution
'pullen' transformed into the modern English word 'pull'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to draw or tug', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41