plural pull-ups
: an exercise in which one hangs by the hands from a support (such as a horizontal bar) and pulls oneself up until the chin is level with the support
specifically
: such an exercise done with the palms facing outward compare chin-up
pulled up; pulling up; pulls up
1
a
: to check oneself
b
: to come to an often abrupt halt : stop
2
: to draw even with others in a race
Synonyms
Examples of pull-up in a Sentence
Verb
the jockey tried to pull up the apparently injured horse
Recent Examples on the Web
Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
Atkins broke out the full repertoire of runners, pull-ups, isolation instances and her catch-and-shoot game.
—Kareem Copeland, Washington Post, 15 June 2024
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2024
Complex was on the scene when YG pulled up to the video set, and other footage captured Lamar at spots around the city such as Compton City Hall, Tam’s Burgers and the Nickerson Gardens projects.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 June 2024
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Noun
On Saturday, June 22, David Beckham posted a series of videos on his Instagram Stories of himself using a pull-up bar to sculpt his abs by doing crunches.
—Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
Atkins broke out the full repertoire of runners, pull-ups, isolation instances and her catch-and-shoot game.
—Kareem Copeland, Washington Post, 15 June 2024
Verb
An Uber driver was injured Monday in Saginaw when a vehicle pulled up alongside his and the occupants started shooting, police said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2024
Complex was on the scene when YG pulled up to the video set, and other footage captured Lamar at spots around the city such as Compton City Hall, Tam’s Burgers and the Nickerson Gardens projects.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 June 2024
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“Pull-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull-up. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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