Definition of Yank

to pull something quickly

Examples of Yank in a sentence

The robber tried to yank the man’s briefcase from his hand, but didn’t pull hard enough.  🔊

You have to yank the chain inside the toilet to stop it from running.  🔊

The company tried to yank older workers into the tech world by providing them with intense computer classes.  🔊

Both boys tried to yank down the balloons that were penned up in the party hall.  🔊

If they catch them serving beer to minors, the police will yank the restaurant’s permits.  🔊

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