pull out

verb

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"pull-out" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“pull out” is outside the top-ranked English vocabulary, used as a verb - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency English
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pull, out.

Key facts for pull out
PropertyValue
Headwordpull out
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechVerb
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “pull out” sits in English frequency

pull out falls outside the top-100,000 ranked English words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for pull out is 8 letters long, classified as a verb. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 8 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for pull out, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Middle English pullen oute. The correct English form is pull out, spelled P-U-L-L- -O-U-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pull, out.
  2. 2
    To withdraw; especially of military forces; to retreat.
  3. 3
    To transition from a dive to level or climbing flight.
  4. 4
    To use coitus interruptus as a method of birth control.
  5. 5
    To remove something from a container.
  6. 6
    To maneuver a vehicle from the side of a road onto the lane.
  7. 7
    To draw out or lengthen.
  8. 8
    To draw out by dragging or tugging.

Etymology

From Middle English pullen oute.

This word in other languages

retirarse(Español)sortir(Français)herausziehen(Deutsch)retirar(Português)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "pull out"?
"pull out" is spelled P-U-L-L- -O-U-T.
What does "pull out" mean?
As a verb, "pull out" means: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pull, out.
What is the origin of the word "pull out"?
From Middle English pullen oute. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “pull out”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is P-U-L-L- -O-U-T - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list