adj
Meaning 1
That can be pulled down (lowered).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Standard Lemma guide
pull-down
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Sound
Pronunciation
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noun
Meaning 2
A dynamic menu; a list of options in a computer application which appears below a heading when it is selected, and remains only as long as the user needs it.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
Meaning 3
A technique by which a protein is brought down in a test tube by another.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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noun
Meaning 4
The conversion of video footage to a higher frame rate by duplicating certain frames.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, signal-processing
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noun
Meaning 5
Dodder (plant of genus Cuscuta).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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noun
Meaning 6
A trick done with rings where each ring is pulled down over the head instead of being caught and held in the hand.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: arts, hobbies, juggling, lifestyle, performing-arts, sports
Examples
- 2004, Luke Holman, Hardest, most tech trick on the net, May 12 2004 via Google Groups For example, the 11 ring pulldown didn't stick in my head because I don't really juggle rings, and I have no conception of how hard it is.
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noun
Meaning 7
An exercise mostly performed by pulling cables, a bar, or handles from a machine situated diagonally to the front top of the sportsman and targetting the rear muscles.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: exercise, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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History
Etymology
Deverbal from pull down.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: ylätalja — exercise
- German: Pulldown — exercise
- Swedish: latsdrag — exercise