pullout
Americannoun
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an act or instance of pulling out; removal.
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a withdrawal, as of troops or funds; pullback.
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a maneuver by which an aircraft levels into horizontal flight after a dive.
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a section of a newspaper or magazine that is complete in itself and may be removed and retained.
a 24-page pullout of barbecue recipes.
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an area at the side of a road where drivers may pull off for emergencies, to rest or view the scenery, etc.; pull-off.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of pullout
First recorded in 1815–25; noun, adj. use of verb phrase pull out
Example Sentences
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Pullout feeding trays, doggy doors and dog runs are getting upgrades.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 9, 2023
We were instructed to meet at the San Geronimo Pullout at Estero Bluffs State Park near Cayucos, Calif., and to wear water shoes.
From Washington Post • Oct. 7, 2021
Appeared in the January 11, 2019, print edition as 'Pentagon Pushes Forward On Syria Pullout.'
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2019
Pullout drawers reveal Persian manuscript pages and enamel portraits.
From New York Times • Sep. 17, 2015
The Case for a Pullout The argument for immediate withdrawal comes in many forms.
From Time Magazine Archive
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