noun.
Anything that pulls, but especially a hoist in which a cable is attached to a lever and a ratchet mechanism
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noun.
someone who applies force so as to cause motion toward herself or himself
noun.
someone who pulls or tugs or drags in an effort to move something
Word Usage
"Sometimes it takes a few good whack if the bullet has a good cannelure, but a design feature of a bullet puller is the assumption you want to save the brass."