pulling

/ˈpʊlɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Having the effect of attracting or drawing interest or attention.
    • The advertisement had a pulling power that brought in many customers.
    • Her pulling performance kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
    • The exhibit's pulling force made it the most visited show of the year.
verb
  1. The present participle of 'pull'; exerting force to move something toward oneself or in a particular direction.
    • He was pulling the door open when it started to rain.
    • She is pulling the wagon up the hill.
    • The horse is pulling the plow across the field.
  2. Attracting or drawing something toward oneself, such as attention or a crowd.
    • The new movie is pulling huge audiences every weekend.
    • The street performer is pulling a large crowd with his magic tricks.
    • Her speech is pulling in donations from all over the country.
  3. Removing or taking something out, often with effort.
    • She is pulling the cork from the wine bottle.
    • He is pulling weeds from the garden before they spread.
    • The dentist is pulling the patient's wisdom tooth.
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