Word details
引き抜く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 引き抜く.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to uproot
Examples
歯科医は彼女の虫歯を引き抜いた。
The dentist pulled out her bad tooth.
2
to headhunt; to lure away; to poach; to entice
Examples
彼はライバル会社に引き抜かれました。
He was poached by a rival company.
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