Word
puller
US/ˈpʊɫɝ/
UK/pˈʊlɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person or tool that pulls something out or along. You see it in names like weed puller or nail puller.
n. a person or device that pulls something from a fixed position. Often refers to a hand tool designed to extract a tightly fitted part, such as a bearing, nail, or tooth.
Examples
“The puller removes the old nail from the wood.”
“The mechanic uses a bearing puller to remove the stuck wheel from the axle.”
“The stagehand, acting as the main rope puller, keeps the heavy curtain moving smoothly throughout the scene change.”
Examples
simple
“The puller removes the old nail from the wood.”
contextual
“The mechanic uses a bearing puller to remove the stuck wheel from the axle.”
complex
“The stagehand, acting as the main rope puller, keeps the heavy curtain moving smoothly throughout the scene change.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “puller” in context.
Verb
01. attach puller
“Attach the puller to the gear and tighten it slowly.”
verb + noun
02. position puller
“Position the puller carefully before you start turning the handle.”
verb + noun
03. puller grips
“The puller grips the nail tightly so it does not slip.”
noun + verb
04. puller slips
“If the puller slips, stop and reposition it for safety.”
noun + verb
Adjective
05. hydraulic puller
“The mechanic used a hydraulic puller to remove the stuck bearing.”
adj + noun
06. manual puller
“He bought a manual puller for small repair jobs at home.”
adj + noun
07. sturdy puller
“You need a sturdy puller to lift old fence posts.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. cable puller
“The electricians used a cable puller to run wires through the wall.”
noun + noun
09. nail puller
“He grabbed the nail puller to take out the old floorboards.”
noun + noun
10. attach the gear puller
“Attach the gear puller firmly before you turn the screw.”
11. grab the nail puller
“Grab the nail puller and help me remove these boards.”
12. use a weed puller
“He used a weed puller to remove dandelions from the lawn.”
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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