(a) To drag or pull (sb. or sth.) from one place or position to another; haul; (b) to draw up (sth.), raise; ~ up; (c) to draw (an arrow); ~ to the hokes, draw back the release-catches of a crossbow; ~ up bridel, tighten the reins; ppl. haled, of hose: pulled up, drawn tight; (d) ~ (up) anker, to draw up an anchor; ~ boue-line, pull in a bowline; ~ (up) seil(es, hoist sail(s; (e) to make (sth.) shrink or contract.

Fig. To draw (sb.) from one condition to another; uplift (the heart); ~ up, raise (one's state).

To take a drag or pull at (liquor), drink; ~ of, take a drink from (a cup).

(a) To exert a drawing or hauling force; (b) to exert a magnetic force.

To pull or tear at (sb. or sth.).

(a) To move with haste or impetuosity from one place to another; hasten, rush; (b) to flow, run; ~ out, run out, pour forth; (c) of a period of time: to pass; (d) to extend in space, stretch, reach.