Yank
Pronunciation: /ˈjæŋk/
Yank (verb)
- To pull something suddenly and with force.
Examples
- She yanked the door open with force.
- He yanked the rope to signal the start.
Common collocations: yank open, yank hard, yank free, give a yank, sharp yank
Yank (noun)
- A sudden, strong pull.
Examples
- With a yank, the curtain fell.
- A sudden yank pulled the plug from the socket.