Overpull

//ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌpʊl// noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    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. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    The driver for a pump that has the eccentrics above or beside the gear wheel. uncountable, usually
  3. 3
    The act of pulling too much. uncountable, usually
Verb
  1. 1
    To pull something with more force than (someone or something). transitive
  2. 2
    To pull (something) too far, or with too much force. transitive
  3. 3
    To lure away more enemies than one can handle in combat.

    "A big mistake I see a lot of warlocks do is overpulling with whatever demon they're using. VW's good for two (maybe three), but the succubus is only good for one at a time. But young warlocks don't know this, so they send their demon into a pack of mobs, start up with their DOT's and suddenly find themselves in the middle of melee because the demon can't hold aggro."

Example

More examples

"A big mistake I see a lot of warlocks do is overpulling with whatever demon they're using. VW's good for two (maybe three), but the succubus is only good for one at a time. But young warlocks don't know this, so they send their demon into a pack of mobs, start up with their DOT's and suddenly find themselves in the middle of melee because the demon can't hold aggro."

Etymology

From over- + pull.

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