Definitions

1. verb

to pull or tear suddenly and roughly

“She yanked the rope to raise the flag.”

2. verb

to remove or take something quickly or forcefully

“He yanked the plug out of the socket.”

3. noun

a person from the northeastern United States, especially a resident of New England

“The yank was known for his love of baseball.”

4. verb

to move or cause something to move quickly or suddenly

“The car yanked forward as the driver stepped on the gas.”

5. noun

a sudden and forceful pull or jerk

“The yank on the rope caused the boat to spin out of control.”