"pull-down" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Deverbal from pull down. Etymology templates: {{deverbal|en|pull down}} Deverbal from pull down Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} pull-down (not comparable)
  1. That can be pulled down (lowered). Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: pulldown
    Sense id: en-pull-down-en-adj-opYTV9sq Categories (other): English deverbals, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English deverbals: 34 6 14 12 12 14 7 Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 24 9 15 15 13 15 8

Noun

Forms: pull-downs [plural]
Etymology: Deverbal from pull down. Etymology templates: {{deverbal|en|pull down}} Deverbal from pull down Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} pull-down (countable and uncountable, plural pull-downs)
  1. (computing) A dynamic menu; a list of options in a computer application which appears below a heading when it is selected, and remains only as long as the user needs it. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-pull-down-en-noun-O-IGUHIx Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
  2. (biology) A technique by which a protein is brought down in a test tube by another. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Biology
    Sense id: en-pull-down-en-noun-SxwlCU0t Topics: biology, natural-sciences
  3. (signal processing) The conversion of video footage to a higher frame rate by duplicating certain frames. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Signal processing
    Sense id: en-pull-down-en-noun-fv2jOo2s Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, signal-processing
  4. (usually uncountable) Dodder (plant of genus Cuscuta). Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (lifeform): Morning glory family plants
    Sense id: en-pull-down-en-noun-smVOOZj2
  5. (juggling) A trick done with rings where each ring is pulled down over the head instead of being caught and held in the hand. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Juggling Derived forms: lat pulldown Related terms: pull-down assay, retractable
    Sense id: en-pull-down-en-noun-KVjk1SK0 Topics: arts, hobbies, juggling, lifestyle, performing-arts, sports
  6. (exercise) An exercise mostly performed by pulling cables, a bar, or handles from a machine situated diagonally to the front top of the sportsman and targetting the rear muscles. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Exercise Translations (exercise): ylätalja (Finnish), Pulldown [masculine] (German), latsdrag [neuter] (Swedish)
    Sense id: en-pull-down-en-noun-YyIh1~qO Topics: exercise, hobbies, lifestyle, sports Disambiguation of 'exercise': 4 6 3 11 9 67

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  ],
  "word": "pull-down"
}

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