Batter
Batter verb - To strike repeatedly.
Pull
Pull verb - To injure by overuse, misuse, or pressure.
Usage example: lift the crate carefully, or you'll pull a muscle
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Its first DLC adds Anchormen, who dual wield anchors with short handles and long chains — they can batter you at range or pull you up close and whale on you.
Source: Anchors Away - Sometimes they would also have a small saw or hammer in case the enemy bot was too heavy to flip, to first pull off its weapons, then batter it into submission.
Source: Lightning Bruiser / Real Life -
Otherwise, you and the Batter literally pull the plug (or rather, the switch) on the entire world and everyone in it.
Source: Kill 'em All
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