overpull

Meaning

1. noun 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.
2. noun The driver for a pump that has the eccentrics above or beside the gear wheel.
3. noun The act of pulling too much.
4. verb To pull something with more force than (someone or something).
5. verb To pull (something) too far, or with too much force.
6. verb To lure away more enemies than one can handle in combat.

Similar words

overpush overload overforce overwind overpowering overpoise overstow overpoweringness overreach overcall

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