Pull back and Pull

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Pull back verb - Move to a rearward position; pull towards the back.

Usage example: Pull back your arms!

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

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

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

Nearby Words: pulled, pulling, puller

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