Meaning

A sweater that must be put on by pulling it over the head; a sweater without buttons or a zipper in front..

Definitions by Sense

1. A sweater that must be put on by pulling it over the head; a sweater without buttons or a zipper in front.
2. (weightlifting) An exercise performed lying on the back in which the arms are extended behind the head and exertion lifts the weight above the head.
3. (gymnastics, horizontal bar) An exercise in which the gymnast pulls up from a hang lifting the legs up and over the bar thus rolling into a support position.
4. (chiefly law enforcement) An instance of a vehicle being pulled over.

Example Sentences

I followed my training in the academy regarding vehicle pullovers.

Word Forms

• pullovers

Synonyms for pull over

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When Should You Use Pull over?

Use pull over when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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