pullable

Pullable is an adjective meaning capable of being pulled. It derives from the verb pull plus the suffix -able, indicating potential or ability. In ordinary use, pullable describes objects or components that can be drawn toward the user or a point of reference by applying a pulling force.

Physical use: Pullable objects include doors designed to be pulled, drawers that open when pulled, or tabs and handles that can be grasped and drawn. In product design and ergonomics, the pullability of a feature is evaluated in terms of required force, accessibility, and visibility.

In computing and information technology, pullable can describe data sources or interfaces that require an explicit request from the consumer. A pullable API or pull-based data stream is fetched or polled by a client, as opposed to a push-based flow where data is sent automatically. This model supports backpressure and on-demand retrieval, and is common in RESTful services, polling mechanisms, and certain message queues.

Usage notes: The word is valid but not as widely used as pull-based or pull mechanism. Some contexts may prefer simpler constructions such as pullable object, or simply pull. In contemporary writing, the term appears mainly in technical or descriptive text rather than everyday speech.

See also: pull-to-refresh, pull-based data access, backpressure, ergonomic design, drag (in UI).