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

"To pull or remove abruptly and vigorously." more

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He has been yanking the heavy suitcase through the crowded airport.
The weightlifter will yank the barbell off the ground with incredible strength.
She was yanking the steering wheel to avoid the sudden obstacle on the road.
Lisa had to yank hard to open the stubborn jar of pickles.
The gusty wind threatened to yank the kite from Tim's hands.
He yanked the door open, eager to escape the stuffy room.
By the time she returns, he will have been yanking the stubborn weeds from the garden.
The farmer needed to yank the weeds from the garden to ensure healthy crops.
Tomorrow, she will yank the curtains open to let the sunlight in.
By the time she returns, he will have yanked the car out of the garage.
The chef is yanking the tray of freshly baked cookies from the oven.
The mechanic has been yanking at the stubborn car engine for hours.
She has been yanking on the tangled threads to fix the knitting mistake.
The chef will be yanking the noodles from the boiling water for the stir-fry.
He had been yanking the lever, trying to start the stubborn lawnmower.

Yank

yangk
verbTo pull or remove abruptly and vigorously.

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Last Updated On: July 15, 2024
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