pulling

fe’l 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 persuade (someone) to have sex with one. He's pulled that bird over there.
4. To remove (something), especially from public circulation or availability. Each day, they pulled the old bread and set out fresh loaves.

ot noun

1. The act by which something is pulled.