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yank


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noun

Definition of YANK

: a strong sudden pull : jerk
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Examples of YANK

  1. <had to give the shoe a good yank to get it off>

First Known Use of YANK

circa 1864

Related to YANK

Synonyms: draw, haul, jerk, pluck, tug, wrench, pull
Antonyms: push
Related Words: drag, tow; hitch, twitch; grab, snatch
Near Antonyms: heave, shove, thrust
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