Lever vs. Pull

Difference Between Lever and Pull
Levernoun
A crowbar.
Pullinterjection
(sports) Command used by a target shooter to request that the target be released/launched.
Levernoun
(mechanics) A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (the fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; — used for transmitting and modifying force and motion.
Pullnoun
An act of pulling (applying force)
He gave the hair a sharp pull and it came out.Levernoun
Specifically, a bar of metal, wood or other rigid substance, used to exert a pressure, or sustain a weight, at one point of its length, by receiving a force or power at a second, and turning at a third on a fixed point called a fulcrum. It is usually named as the first of the six mechanical powers, and is of three kinds, according as either the fulcrum F, the weight W, or the power P, respectively, is situated between the other two, as in the figures.
Pullnoun
An attractive force which causes motion towards the source
The spaceship came under the pull of the gas giant.iron fillings drawn by the pull of a magnetShe took a pull on her cigarette.Levernoun
A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device (like a button).
Pullnoun
Any device meant to be pulled, as a lever, knob, handle, or rope
a zipper pullLevernoun
(mechanics) A bar, as a capstan bar, applied to a rotatory piece to turn it.
Pullnoun
Something in one's favour in a comparison or a contest; an advantage; means of influencing.
In weights the favourite had the pull.Levernoun
(mechanics) An arm on a rock shaft, to give motion to the shaft or to obtain motion from it.
Pullnoun
Appeal or attraction (as of a movie star)
Levernoun
(rare) A levee.
Pullnoun
The situation where a client sends out a request for data from a server, as in server pull, pull technology
Leververb
(transitive) To move with a lever.
With great effort and a big crowbar I managed to lever the beam off the floor.Pullnoun
A journey made by rowing
Leververb
To use, operate or move (something) like a lever (physically).
Pullnoun
(dated) A contest; a struggle.
a wrestling pullLeververb
To use (something) like a lever (in an abstract sense).
Pullnoun
Loss or violence suffered.
Leververb
To increase the share of debt in the capitalization of a business.
Pullnoun
(slang) The act of drinking.
to take a pull at a mug of beerLeveradverb
(obsolete) Rather.
Pullnoun
(cricket) A kind of stroke by which a leg ball is sent to the off side, or an off ball to the side.
Levernoun
a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
Pullnoun
(golf) A mishit shot which travels in a straight line and (for a right-handed player) left of the intended path.
Levernoun
a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum
Pullverb
To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.
When I give the signal, pull the rope.You're going to have to pull harder to get that cork out of the bottle.Levernoun
a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock
Pullverb
To gather with the hand, or by drawing toward oneself; to pluck.
to pull fruit from a tree; to pull flax; to pull a finchLeververb
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open;
The burglar jimmied the lockRaccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pailPullverb
To attract or net; to pull in.
Pullverb
To draw apart; to tear; to rend.
Pullverb
To persuade (someone) to have sex with one.
I pulled at the club last night.He's pulled that bird over there.Pullverb
(transitive) To remove (something), especially from public circulation or availability.
Each day, they pulled the old bread and set out fresh loaves.Pullverb
To do or perform.
He regularly pulls 12-hour days, sometimes 14.You'll be sent home if you pull another stunt like that.Pullverb
(transitive) To retrieve or generate for use.
I'll have to pull a part number for that.Pullverb
To toss a frisbee with the intention of launching the disc across the length of a field.
Pullverb
(intransitive) To row.
Pullverb
(transitive) To strain (a muscle, tendon, ligament, etc.).
Pullverb
To draw (a hostile non-player character) into combat, or toward or away from some location or target.
Pullverb
To score a certain amount of points in a sport.
Pullverb
(horse-racing) To hold back, and so prevent from winning.
The favourite was pulled.Pullverb
To take or make (a proof or impression); so called because hand presses were worked by pulling a lever.
Pullverb
To strike the ball in a particular manner. (See noun sense.)
Pullverb
(UK) To draw beer from a pump, keg, or other source.
Let's stop at Finnigan's. The barman pulls a good pint.Pullverb
To pull out from a yard or station; to leave.
Pullnoun
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you;
the pull up the hill had him breathing harderhis strenuous pulling strained his backPullnoun
the force used in pulling;
the pull of the moonthe pull of the currentPullnoun
special advantage or influence;
the chairman's nephew has a lot of pullPullnoun
a device used for pulling something;
he grabbed the pull and opened the drawerPullnoun
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments;
the wrench to his knee occurred as he fellhe was sidelined with a hamstring pullPullnoun
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke);
he took a puff on his pipehe took a drag on his cigarette and expelled the smoke slowlyPullnoun
a sustained effort;
it was a long pull but we made itPullverb
cause to move along the ground by pulling;
draw a wagonpull a sledPullverb
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes;
Her good looks attract the stares of many menThe ad pulled in many potential customersThis pianist pulls huge crowdsThe store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customersPullverb
move into a certain direction;
the car pulls to the rightPullverb
apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion;
Pull the ropePull the handle towards youpull the string gentlypull the trigger of the gunpull your kneees towards your chinPullverb
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation;
perpetrate a crimepull a bank robberyPullverb
bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover;
draw a weaponpull out a gunThe mugger pulled a knife on his victimPullverb
steer into a certain direction;
pull one's horse to a standPull the car overPullverb
strain abnormally;
I pulled a muscle in my leg when I jumped upThe athlete pulled a tendon in the competitionPullverb
cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense;
A declining dollar pulled down the export figures for the last quarterPullverb
operate when rowing a boat;
pull the oarsPullverb
rein in to keep from winning a race;
pull a horsePullverb
tear or be torn violently;
The curtain ripped from top to bottompull the cooked chicken into stripsPullverb
hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing;
pull the ballPullverb
strip of feathers;
pull a chickenpluck the caponPullverb
draw or pull out, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense;
pull weedsextract a bad toothtake out a splinterextract information from the telegramPullverb
take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for;
We all rooted for the home teamI'm pulling for the underdogAre you siding with the defender of the title?Pullverb
take away;
pull the old soup cans from the supermarket shelf