26984 words

yanks

5 definitions • 7 examples
1
to pull something forcefully with a quick movement:

Examples:

He tripped over the cord and yanked the plug out.
She yanked open the cupboard door and everything fell out.
2
to suddenly remove someone or something:

Examples:

I was yanked out of school and forced to go to work.
3
a quick forceful pull of something:

Examples:

Give the door a yank and it should open.
A single yank of the lever opened the trapdoors.
4
a person from the US:

Examples:

disapproving The place was full of Yanks.
5
to pull something forcefully with a quick movement:

Examples:

They yanked open the screen door to run into the kitchen for cookies.

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