Sentences

yank in a sentence

n.

Definition

YANK (verb): To pull something suddenly and with a sharp motion.

Sample Sentences

  1. She gave a sudden yank on the rope to pull the boat closer to the dock.
  2. He felt a yank at his sleeve and turned to find a small child tugging at him.
  3. The mechanic needed to yank the stubborn bolt loose before replacing the tire.
  4. With a quick yank, she removed the lid from the jar and reached inside.
  5. The coach yelled for the players to yank the ball away from their opponents.
  6. He gave the rope a hard yank to free the stuck boat.
  7. After a long discussion, she decided to yank the proposal off the table.
  8. With a quick yank, the child pulled the toy from his sibling's grasp.
  9. The sudden yank of the car's brakes caught everyone off guard.
  10. He felt a yank on his sleeve and turned to see his friend smiling at him.
  11. She gave a sharp yank on the rope to pull the boat closer to the dock.
  12. The coach decided to yank the player from the game after a series of mistakes.
  13. He felt a sudden yank on his backpack as someone tried to snatch it away.
  14. With a determined yank, she opened the stubborn door that had been stuck for years.
  15. The child was excited to yank off the wrapping paper to reveal his new toy.

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