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pulling

[′pu̇l·iŋ]

(electronics)

An effect that forces the frequency of an oscillator to change from a desired value; causes include undesired coupling to another frequency source or the influence of changes in the oscillator load impedance.

(petroleum engineering)

Withdrawing sucker rods and production tubing from a pumping well prior to cleaning out or replacing parts of the pump.

pulling

In painting, the resistance to movement while brushing, resulting from high viscosity of the paint.

References in periodicals archive ?

Regarding sets, we recommend that you balance the number of pressing and pulling movements performed during the course of the training week as much as possible.

Target training: The upper back. (Powerline 2003)

1 shows our counter from a two tight-end set vs a 50 front with the guard and tight end pulling.

THE COUNTER SERIES FLEXIBILITY PAR EXCELLENCE

Our run-support cornerback will be targeted by their lead pulling guard.

Going Back to the Future Against the Wing-T

Looks for the pulling tackle's block as he rides the T's outside hip.

Taking the Defense on a Trip

On the next workout, we would probably choose to emphasize the pulling muscles in our DP.

High-tension multiple sets for the upper body

Our basic protection scheme is to reach-block playside, with turnback protection (minus the pulling guard) on the backside [ILLUSTRATION FOR DIAGRAM 3 OMITTED].

The boot

The play is designed to get outside quickly with both guards pulling, as the Z appears to be putting a stalk block on the DE.