overpull

English

noun

Definitions

(in an oil well) 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.

Etymology

Prefix from English pull.

Origin

English

pull

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

ass-pull English
bell-pull English
counterpull English
outpull English
pull English
pullable English
pullback English
pullcord English
puller English
pullikins English
pulling English
pullstring English
underpull English
pullen Middle English
pwl Welsh