pulled

[ poold ]

adjective

1. of or denoting meat that is cooked until the meat can easily be pulled off the bone, as in pulled pork

Word History and Origins

Origin of pulled¹

First recorded in 1730–40; pull ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Nine players pulled out of the England squad for the recent Nations League double-header, an amount that raised eyebrows from fans - and even Three Lions captain Harry Kane.

From BBC

Worn down by all that running, Foster pulled up with cramps on what should have been a long touchdown run.

From Los Angeles Times

It was also a win they pulled out after blowing a 21-point lead.

From Los Angeles Times

The city of Fresno initially pledged $3 million for the project but pulled the money back in February, citing a budget shortfall.

From Los Angeles Times

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky told Fox News late on Tuesday that Ukraine would lose the war if Washington, its main military backer, pulled funding.

From BBC

Related Words

• drag
• haul
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