yank in a sentence
n.
Definition
YANK (verb): To pull something suddenly and with a sharp motion.
Sample Sentences
- She gave a sudden yank on the rope to pull the boat closer to the dock.
- He felt a yank at his sleeve and turned to find a small child tugging at him.
- The mechanic needed to yank the stubborn bolt loose before replacing the tire.
- With a quick yank, she removed the lid from the jar and reached inside.
- The coach yelled for the players to yank the ball away from their opponents.
- He gave the rope a hard yank to free the stuck boat.
- After a long discussion, she decided to yank the proposal off the table.
- With a quick yank, the child pulled the toy from his sibling's grasp.
- The sudden yank of the car's brakes caught everyone off guard.
- He felt a yank on his sleeve and turned to see his friend smiling at him.
- She gave a sharp yank on the rope to pull the boat closer to the dock.
- The coach decided to yank the player from the game after a series of mistakes.
- He felt a sudden yank on his backpack as someone tried to snatch it away.
- With a determined yank, she opened the stubborn door that had been stuck for years.
- The child was excited to yank off the wrapping paper to reveal his new toy.
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