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Definition of puller

puller

/ˈpʊl.ɚ/
pull · er
Plural:pullers
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puller Lexical Profile

puller Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A mechanical tool or device used for extracting or removing tightly fitted parts, such as gears, bearings, nails, or corks.

Example

"The mechanic used a three-jaw gear puller to remove the rusted bearing from the shaft."

2

A person or animal that pulls, hauls, or draws something, often used in compound terms.

Example

"Each rickshaw puller navigated the crowded streets with remarkable endurance."

3

The small tab or handle attached to a zipper slider that is grasped to open or close the fastener.

Example

"The metal puller on my winter jacket broke off in the freezing cold."

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• Rhymes for puller

• Nearby Words

pullback
pulldown
pulled pork
puller
pulley
pullman
pullout

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Puller. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/puller
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