Pull-through — synonyms, definition

1. pull-through (Noun)

pull-through (Noun) — Cleaning implement consisting of an oily rag attached by a cord to a weight; is pulled through the barrel of a rifle or handgun to clean it.

cleaning device cleaning equipment cleaning implement

2. pull-through (Verb)

bring through carry through come through make it pull round save survive

pull-through (Verb) — Continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.). ex. "He pulled through the cancer against all odds"

pull-through (Verb) — Bring into safety. ex. "We pulled through most of the victims of the bomb attack"

defeat get the better of overcome deliver rescue