# puller

/ˈpʊɫɝ/ (US) · /pˈʊlɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/puller
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

a person or tool that pulls something out or along. You see it in names like weed puller or nail puller.

For teachers: 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.

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