Pulling

verb

1. 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."

2. To gather with the hand, or by drawing toward oneself; to pluck.

   "pull a finch"

3. To attract or net; to pull in.
4. To persuade (someone) to have sex with one.

   "He's pulled that bird over there."

5. To remove (something), especially from public circulation or availability.

   "Each day, they pulled the old bread and set out fresh loaves."