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7 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Yank' in a Sentence

"To pull or remove abruptly and vigorously." more

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Sarah yanks her hand away from the hot surface.
She yanks the door open and rushes out into the pouring rain.
The chef yanks the pan off the stove with a swift motion.
In frustration, he yanks the headphones out of the computer jack.
The goalkeeper yanks the ball out of the air, preventing a goal.
The climber yanks the rope to secure it on the rock surface.
With a quick pull, he yanks the document from the folder.

Yank

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verbTo pull or remove abruptly and vigorously.

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Last Updated On: July 15, 2024
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