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Vocabulary Entry
yank
|verb • noun • noun
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V
verb
To pull something with a sharp or sudden movement.
Example Sentences
"She yanked the door open."
"He yanked the rope to signal the crew."
"The child yanked the toy from his sibling's hand."
N
noun
A sudden pull or jerk.
Example Sentences
"He gave the rope a yank to test its strength."
"With a quick yank, the drawer flew open."
"She felt a yank on her sleeve and turned around."
N
noun
A slang term for an American, especially one from the northern states.
Example Sentences
"The tourists commented on how friendly the yanks were."
"In the south, yanks can be seen as outsiders."
"The movie portrayed the adventures of a group of yanks on holiday."