pull-down

[ pool-doun ]

adjective

1. designed to be pulled down for use:

   a pull-down bed; a desk with a pull-down front.

pull down

verb

1. tr, adverb to destroy or demolish

   the old houses were pulled down

Word History and Origins

Origin of pull-down¹

First recorded in 1905–10; adj. use of verb phrase pull down

Example Sentences

The league is also cracking down on “hip-drop” tackles in which ball carriers are wrangled down from behind by a tackler who unweights — fully lifts his body off the ground — to generate the required pull-down force.

From Los Angeles Times

For a closer look at the president’s personal life, go to the “The Eisenhowers” pull-down menu and click on the “Ike and Mamie’s Favorites” section.

From Washington Times

For a closer look at the president’s personal life, go to the “The Eisenhowers” pull-down menu and click on the “Ike and Mamie’s Favorites” section.

From Washington Times

Find the course at Hillsdale.edu — check under the “Courses” pull-down menu.

From Washington Times

In addition to the tech stuff, the buses are decked out with seat belts, and have pull-down harnesses for little kids who still need a car seat.

From Slate