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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.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

pulling

In painting, the resistance to movement while brushing, resulting from high viscosity of the paint.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Architecture and Construction. Copyright © 2003 by McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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