Yank

Pronunciation: /ˈjæŋk/

Yank (verb)

  1. 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)

  1. A sudden, strong pull.

Examples

  • With a yank, the curtain fell.
  • A sudden yank pulled the plug from the socket.

Synonyms of Yank

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Yank

  • opposite action of pulling