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pull vs pick at

pick at vs pull

pull is a noun but pick at is not a noun.

pull and pick at both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pull Yes No Yes No
pick at No No Yes No
As verbs, pick at is a hyponym of pull; that is, pick at is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pull:
  • pull: apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion
  • pick at: pluck or pull at with the fingers
Other hyponyms of pull include twist, wrench, gather, attract, hike up, hitch up, pluck at, pull at, draw back, pull back, retract, draw close.
pull (noun) pick at (noun)
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
a sustained effort
a device used for pulling something
special advantage or influence
the force used in pulling
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
pull (verb) pick at (verb)
strain abnormally express a negative opinion of
take away eat like a bird
take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for pluck or pull at with the fingers
cause to move by pulling
tear or be torn violently
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing
apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion
strip of feathers
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
steer into a certain direction
move into a certain direction
operate when rowing a boat
bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover
rein in to keep from winning a race
cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
Difference between pull and pick at

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