verb, adjective · to pull up, pull out, or draw out by suction

医生帮他拔了一颗牙。

verb · to select or pick out (e.g., for a position or talent)

学校从学生中拔了三个人去参加决赛。

verb · to seize or capture (a stronghold or city)

我军接连拔了敌人的几个重要据点。

adjective, verb · to stand out above the level or surpass others

他在这一届学生中显得特别拔尖。