English · Common Verbs

pulls

/pʊlz/

[/pʊlz/]

third-person singular of pull

Beginnerverb

Definition

Third-person singular present of 'pull': used when he, she, or it draws something toward itself.

Example

The strong horse pulls the heavy cart along the muddy path without any sign of tiring.

The strong horse pulls the heavy cart along the muddy path without any sign of tiring.

Etymology

From Old English 'pullian' (to pluck, draw).

How & Where It’s Used

Used with singular subjects in the present tense to describe pulling.

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