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  1. imp. & p. p. of Pull
  2. a. Plucked; pilled; moulting.
  3. Plucked; pilled; moulting. " A pulled hen." Chaucer.
  4. j:100 v cause to move by pulling v direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes v move into a certain direction v apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion v perform an act, usually with a negative connotation v bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover v steer into a certain direction v strain abnormally v cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense v operate when rowing a boat v rein in to keep from winning a race v tear or be torn violently v hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing v strip of feathers v remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense v take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for v take away