pull back
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(verb) pull back the sling of (a bow); "The archers were drawing their bows" |
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Synonyms: draw |
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Related Words: stretch |
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(verb) move to a rearward position; pull towards the back; "Pull back your arms!" |
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Related Words: draw, force, pull |
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(verb) pull back or move away or backward; "The enemy withdrew"; "The limo pulled away from the curb" |
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Synonyms: draw back, move back, pull away, recede, retire, retreat, withdraw |
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Related Words: back down, back off, back up, fall back, go, locomote, move, recede, retire, travel |
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