Pull by the ear (3)
I believe the answer is:
lug
I believe this is a double definition.
'pull' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'ear?' is the second definition.
(informal term for an ear)
'by the' is the link.
(Other definitions for lug that I've seen before include "A slangy ear" , "Pull - ear" , "Drag with effort; ear" , "Carry with difficulty" , "Haul; ear (slang)" .)