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
Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
There were smooth pull-up jumpers, driving layups, floaters, pull-up threes in transition and assists out of pick-and-rolls.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2024
In the clip, a shirtless Beckham did a set of pull-ups while wearing minimal clothing.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
Push-ups, pull-ups and getting a massage (couldn't lay on my stomach).
—Katherine Itoh, NBC News, 25 Mar. 2024
Catch-and-shoots from the corner, one-handed push shots, 1-on-1 combinations against light defense from the top of the key, one-dribble pull-ups and stepbacks.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2024
An overhand grip, in which your palms are facing away from you, is a pull-up.
—Jacqueline Andriakos, Health, 13 Mar. 2024
On one early pull-up jumper, Forbes leaned to the floor and put her hand to her ankle in a too-small taunt.
—Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 11 Mar. 2024
The big shots: Paulsen drained a contested pull-up jumper to beat the shot clock at 3:02 and give PLNU a 64-62 lead.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2024
Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 8 May 2024
Wilson pulled up, rolled down his window, and shot at the victim’s vehicle before fleeing, according to police.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2024
Irving hit him with his signature crossover that had Tucker trying to regain his balance only for Irving to pull up and hit a leaning 3-pointer from the corner while being fouled.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2024
But when these drivers pull up to the front, there's no window, fast food or even cashiers.
—Simrin Singh, CBS News, 4 May 2024
Heart signal tests like electrocardiograms (EKG) that were previously only available via a hospital visit can now be pulled up on an Apple Watch.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
To fuel the vehicles, drivers pull up to a station similar to a conventional gas station and pump hydrogen into the tank.
—San Diego Union Tribune, Orange County Register, 1 May 2024
Some are people who sit with OpenTable or Resy pulled up on their laptops every morning, amassing reservations in various names.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 22 Apr. 2024
According to authorities, Carlos had been walking back home to his apartment complex on the night of the incident when a car, later identified as an older model of a white four-door Toyota Corolla, pulled up next to him.
—Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 28 Apr. 2024
Noun
On April 19, Beckham, 50, posted a video on Instagram Stories of her doing a pull-up ab workout with her and David’s personal trainer, Bobby Rich.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
There were smooth pull-up jumpers, driving layups, floaters, pull-up threes in transition and assists out of pick-and-rolls.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2024
In the clip, a shirtless Beckham did a set of pull-ups while wearing minimal clothing.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
Push-ups, pull-ups and getting a massage (couldn't lay on my stomach).
—Katherine Itoh, NBC News, 25 Mar. 2024
Catch-and-shoots from the corner, one-handed push shots, 1-on-1 combinations against light defense from the top of the key, one-dribble pull-ups and stepbacks.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2024
An overhand grip, in which your palms are facing away from you, is a pull-up.
—Jacqueline Andriakos, Health, 13 Mar. 2024
On one early pull-up jumper, Forbes leaned to the floor and put her hand to her ankle in a too-small taunt.
—Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 11 Mar. 2024
The big shots: Paulsen drained a contested pull-up jumper to beat the shot clock at 3:02 and give PLNU a 64-62 lead.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2024
Verb
Future worker shortage: This scenario could pull up salaries for some.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 8 May 2024
Wilson pulled up, rolled down his window, and shot at the victim’s vehicle before fleeing, according to police.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2024
Irving hit him with his signature crossover that had Tucker trying to regain his balance only for Irving to pull up and hit a leaning 3-pointer from the corner while being fouled.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2024
But when these drivers pull up to the front, there's no window, fast food or even cashiers.
—Simrin Singh, CBS News, 4 May 2024
Heart signal tests like electrocardiograms (EKG) that were previously only available via a hospital visit can now be pulled up on an Apple Watch.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
To fuel the vehicles, drivers pull up to a station similar to a conventional gas station and pump hydrogen into the tank.
—San Diego Union Tribune, Orange County Register, 1 May 2024
Some are people who sit with OpenTable or Resy pulled up on their laptops every morning, amassing reservations in various names.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 22 Apr. 2024
According to authorities, Carlos had been walking back home to his apartment complex on the night of the incident when a car, later identified as an older model of a white four-door Toyota Corolla, pulled up next to him.
—Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 28 Apr. 2024
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“Pull-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull-up. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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