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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His driving scoop as he was fouled with 53 seconds left, followed by his pullup jumper on the baseline with 13 seconds left, briefly gave the Wildcats a 74-73 lead.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2024
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
On the ensuing possession, Soares grabbed the rebound when Dexter Akanno missed a layup and then hit a pullup jumper to end it.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 25, 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
North Carolina built a 26-17 advantage with 9:15 left in the first half on a pullup jumper by Caleb Love.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 30, 2022
