pull out
verb- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pull, out. · I need to pull the splinter out of my hand.
- To withdraw; especially of military forces; to retreat. · The troops pulled out of the conflict.· The mayor pulled out of the race for Senate after numerous opinion polls had him polling at less than 10 percent.
- To transition from a dive to level or climbing flight. · After releasing its bomb, the plane pulled out of its dive.
- To use coitus interruptus as a method of birth control.
- To remove something from a container. · He pulled his gun out before she had a chance to scream.
- To maneuver a vehicle from the side of a road onto the lane. · When joining a road, you should check for traffic before pulling out.
- To draw out or lengthen.
- To draw out by dragging or tugging.
From the library
He grasped as many as he could possibly hold, but when he tried to pull out his hand, he was prevented from doing so by the neck of the pitcher.
“Pull out that frill a little more--so; here, let me tie your sash; now for your slippers.
I’m going to braid your hair in two thick braids, and tie them halfway up with big white bows--no, don’t pull out a single curl over your forehead--just have the soft part.
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