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puller

  • a word derived from pull.

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The rocks are melted down at 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit to form perfect silicon “crystals” inside a 35-foot-tall machine called a crystal puller.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 25, 2026

So it’s not just about the actors, it’s about the dolly grip, the focus puller, and you’ve got choreography going on.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 5, 2023

He started his career at the BBC as a cable puller, cameraman and production manager, before landing producing and directing roles.

From BBC Jan. 18, 2023

The book, which chronicled the life of a rickshaw puller in a Kolkata slum, was adapted by Roland Joffé into a 1992 film.

From Seattle Times Dec. 5, 2022

During this ride, my mother argued with the rickshaw puller, who wanted extra cash to carry the two of us and our luggage.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan