pulls
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈpʊɫz// UK //pˈʊlz// pulls
n. an act of tugging or dragging something toward you. You use this word when you use your hands to move an object closer.
n. the act of applying force to move something toward oneself or in the direction of the source of the force.
He gave several hard pulls on the rope to test it.
After several strong pulls, the heavy wooden drawer finally slid open.
The fisherman felt a series of sharp pulls on the line, indicating that a substantial catch was struggling against the hook deep below the surface.
Usage
Often paired with the preposition 'on' or 'at' to indicate the object being moved.