overpull
The amount of force that must be exerted on a pipe to pull it upward, above and beyond…The amount of force that must be exerted on a pipe to pull it upward, above and beyond its own weight, due to drag and other forces.
/ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌpʊl/
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable, usually)The amount of force that must be exerted on a pipe to pull it upward, above and beyond its own weight, due to drag and other forces.
(uncountable, usually)The driver for a pump that has the eccentrics above or beside the gear wheel.
(uncountable, usually)The act of pulling too much.
Origin
From over- + pull.From over- + pull.
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Forms
plural: overpulls| Singular | overpull |
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uncountable
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable