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

"To pull or remove abruptly and vigorously." more

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The chef had to yank the jar lid to open it and get the spices for the recipe.
Sarah yanks her hand away from the hot surface.
She yanks the door open and rushes out into the pouring rain.
The mechanic is yanking the stubborn bolt with all his strength.
She had yanked the weeds from the garden before the rain started.
She is yanking the weeds out of her garden to make space for new flowers.
The chef has been yanking fresh pasta from the machine.
While camping, they were yanking the tent stakes out of the ground to pack up.
The chef yanked the pot off the stove as the soup bubbled over.
The goalkeeper yanks the ball out of the air, preventing a goal.
The climber yanks the rope to secure it on the rock surface.

Yank

yangk
verbTo pull or remove abruptly and vigorously.

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Last Updated On: July 15, 2024
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