candy pull
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of candy pull
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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The candy pull remains in the ideas folder.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2019
The next big stunt I pulled off was a candy pull.
From A "Y Girl in France Letters of Katherine Shortall by Katherine Shortall
The candy pull being finished all the girls gathered about the fire, sitting down Turk fashion.
From The Meadow-Brook Girls Under Canvas by Janet Aldridge
The candy pull was a great success, the ropes of sweet stuff being thrown over low-hanging limbs where the candy was pulled and pulled amid much laughter and many shouts.
From The Meadow-Brook Girls Under Canvas by Janet Aldridge
A pop-corn party, of necessity, like a candy pull, must be held in the kitchen.
From Entertainments for Home, Church and School by Frederica Seeger
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