word
Yank
Yangk
/ˈjæŋk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
yank
Dictionary meaning
To pull, or move with a sudden movement.
Examples
- I yanked the table cloth off the table, leaving the plates and silverware in place.
- The yank on the rope caught me off guard.
Synonyms: jerk
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