pulled
v. A2 Elementary US //ˈpʊɫd// UK //pˈʊld// pulled
v. to use your hands to move something toward you or to move it behind you. You do this when you open a drawer or lead a wagon.
v. to exert force upon an object so as to cause motion toward the source of the force. Transitive in most contexts; often contrasted with 'push'.
She pulled the heavy door open and walked inside.
The child pulled a small wooden toy behind him as he ran through the park.
The rescue team pulled the survivors from the wreckage just moments before the rising tide made the narrow cave entrance completely inaccessible to the divers.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object. It frequently pairs with particles like 'out', 'away', or 'back' to form phrasal verbs.