strip of feathers
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
special advantage or influence
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for
tear or be torn violently
cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
cause to move by pulling
strain abnormally
a device used for pulling something
apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion
a sustained effort
hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing
move into a certain direction
operate when rowing a boat
rein in to keep from winning a race
steer into a certain direction
take away
the force used in pulling
a sudden abrupt pull
a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
carry with difficulty
strive and make an effort to reach a goal
move by pulling hard
pull hard
pull or strain hard at
struggle in opposition
tow (a vessel) with a tug
