press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
the act of applying force in order to move something away
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
an electrical switch operated by pressing
move with force
strive and make an effort to reach a goal
make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
approach a certain age or speed
the force used in pushing
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
enterprising or ambitious drive
an effort to advance
move strenuously and with effort
press against forcefully without moving
sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)
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
