pull-up
noun
an exercise consisting of chinning oneself, as on a horizontal bar attached at each end to a doorpost.
pullup
-
a variation of
pull-up.
Example Sentences
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Trae Young’s pullup, 30-foot 3-pointer over Jaylen Brown in the closing seconds of Tuesday’s 119-117 win in Game 5 whittled Boston’s series lead to 3-2.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
Lillard, the winner of the 3-point contest on All-Star Saturday Night, made eight 3s — including a halfcourt pullup in the third quarter.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 19, 2023
Deebo Coleman’s pullup jumper gave the Yellow Jackets their largest lead at the time, 58-42, with 11:02 remaining.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 18, 2023
A pullup jumper by Sensabaugh tied it one last time at 57 in the final minute of regulation, then he grabbed the rebound of a missed jumper by Spencer with 19 seconds left.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 15, 2023
Two free throws and a pullup jumper by Audige followed by Robbie Beran’s three-point play put Northwestern up 23-17 with 6:50 remaining in the first half.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 4, 2023
