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
Examples of pull-up in a Sentence
Verb
the jockey tried to pull up the apparently injured horse
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John Hollinger, New York Times, 23 July 2025
In 2022-23, Anthony shot 49.4% on midrange jumpers (88th percentile) and 38.6% on pull-up threes (26th of the 131 players that attempted at least 50 such shots).
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 14 July 2025
When the officer pulled up behind the suspect, the suspect ran west beneath the Interstate 70 underpass along West 32nd Avenue, Wheat Ridge Police said.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 11 July 2025
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Noun
Flagg passed the eye test with flying colors, roaring down the lane for giant dunks, handling the ball like a point guard despite nominally being a 6-8 power forward and showing comfort shooting pull-ups off the dribble.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 23 July 2025
In 2022-23, Anthony shot 49.4% on midrange jumpers (88th percentile) and 38.6% on pull-up threes (26th of the 131 players that attempted at least 50 such shots).
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Verb
Ballard commiserated with Parker that night, at her home over some beers, until a couple black-and-whites pulled up, lights strobing, to arrest her for Olivas’ murder!
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 14 July 2025
When the officer pulled up behind the suspect, the suspect ran west beneath the Interstate 70 underpass along West 32nd Avenue, Wheat Ridge Police said.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 11 July 2025
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“Pull-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull-up. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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