plural pull-ups
: an exercise in which one hangs by the hands from a support (such as a horizontal bar) and pulls oneself up until the chin is level with the support
specifically
: such an exercise done with the palms facing outward compare chin-up
pulled up; pulling up; pulls up
1
a
: to check oneself
b
: to come to an often abrupt halt : stop
2
: to draw even with others in a race
Synonyms
Examples of pull-up in a Sentence
Verb
the jockey tried to pull up the apparently injured horse
Recent Examples on the Web
Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2024
One of it was a pull-up, somebody went under on a screen.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2024
Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024
Prosecutors recall Cesar and an unnamed individual pulling up to the parking lot of the Thorntree Apartments to speak with the rising actor.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 12 Aug. 2024
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Noun
America’s biggest three buckets were poetic: Curry’s 3, James trucking to the rim in transition, and Durant sinking a midrange pull-up.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2024
One of it was a pull-up, somebody went under on a screen.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2024
Verb
As with green onions, leek bases can also be pulled up and regrown in a container of water.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024
Prosecutors recall Cesar and an unnamed individual pulling up to the parking lot of the Thorntree Apartments to speak with the rising actor.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 12 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pull-up
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“Pull-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull-up. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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