Ferry and Pull

Ferry

Ferry verb - To support and take from one place to another.

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Pull and ferry are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pull" instead a verb "Ferry".

Nearby Words: ferried, ferrying, ferriage

Pull verb - To cause to follow by applying steady force on.

Usage example: a team of horses pulling a heavy wagon

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Ferry and pull are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ferry" instead a verb "Pull".

Nearby Words: pulled, pulling, puller

full ferry

full pull

This is done somewhat in the movie The Lord of the Rings, when the Nazgûl are chasing the hobbits— and the hobbits pull off in the ferry, before Frodo even gets there.

Source: Convenient Escape Boat
In the Wheel of Time while traveling Nynaeve and Elayne unconsciously pull this off when hiring the local coach, ferry, ship, litter, or thief taker catcher.

Source: Good Cop/Bad Cop
The Marquess forced them to pull the ferry under the river, but once free of her they are really nice.

Source: Literature / The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making