Yanking

Pronunciation: /ˈjæŋkɪŋ/

Yanking (verb)

  1. Pull something quickly and with force, often causing it to move suddenly.
  2. Move away from a place or situation quickly because you pull yourself or are pulled.

Examples

  • She yanked the rope suddenly, and the box moved.
  • The driver yanked the steering wheel suddenly to avoid a crash.

Yanking (noun)

  1. A quick, strong pull that makes something move suddenly.

Examples

  • The yanking of the chain made the gate swing open.
  • A sudden yanking stopped the machine immediately.