Yank (verb/noun)

1. Verb:
   • To pull something or someone suddenly and forcefully.
   • To remove or extract with a sudden, sharp pull.
2. Noun:
   • A sudden, sharp pull or jerk.

Prepositions

• Before: Typically used with verbs or nouns, not commonly preceded by prepositions.
• After: Can follow “on” (e.g., “yank on the rope”), “off” (e.g., “yank off the lid”), “out” (e.g., “yank out the weeds”).

Collocations

• Yank off
• Yank out
• Yank on
• Sudden yank
• Sharp yank
• Hard yank
• Yank at

Example Sentences

1. She gave the rope a sharp yank to pull the boat closer.
2. He yanked the door open with all his strength.
3. The dog yanked on its leash, eager to chase the squirrel.
4. She yanked the bandage off quickly to avoid prolonged pain.
5. He yanked the cord out of the socket.
6. With a quick yank, he pulled the nail out of the wood.
7. The child yanked on her mother’s sleeve to get her attention.
8. He yanked the fish out of the water with a strong pull.
9. She yanked the book from the shelf and started reading.
10. The mechanic yanked the rusty part out of the engine.
11. He felt a yank on his shirt as he walked through the crowded room.
12. She yanked the cover off the bed in the morning rush.
13. The gardener yanked the weeds out of the soil.
14. The train suddenly yanked forward, causing everyone to lurch.
15. He yanked the plug out of the wall to turn off the appliance.
16. She yanked her hand away from the hot stove.
17. The toddler yanked at his father’s tie playfully.
18. He yanked the towel off the rack to dry his hands.
19. She felt a yank on her ponytail and turned around.
20. He yanked the drawer open in frustration.
21. The fisherman yanked on the line to catch the fish.
22. She yanked her bag off the conveyor belt.
23. He yanked the cap off the bottle with a quick twist.
24. The wind yanked the door open suddenly.
25. She yanked the curtains closed to block out the sunlight.
26. He yanked the handle to start the lawnmower.
27. The dog yanked its toy out of the owner’s hand.
28. She gave a strong yank to get the zipper unstuck.
29. He yanked the covers over his head and tried to sleep.
30. The child yanked the toy out of his brother’s hand.
31. She yanked the cord to start the old generator.
32. He felt a yank on his fishing rod and reeled in the catch.
33. She yanked the car door open and got in quickly.
34. He yanked his phone out of his pocket when it rang.
35. She yanked the weeds from the garden bed.
36. The toddler yanked the spoon from his mother’s hand.
37. He yanked the chain to turn on the light.
38. She yanked the sweater over her head in a hurry.
39. He yanked the drawer shut after grabbing his keys.
40. She yanked the necklace off in frustration.
41. He gave the rope a hard yank to secure the tent.
42. She yanked the lid off the jar with effort.
43. He yanked the shirt off the hanger and put it on.
44. She yanked the garden hose to get more slack.
45. He yanked his hand away from the hot pan.
46. The wind yanked the hat off his head.
47. She yanked the paper from the printer in annoyance.
48. He yanked the door handle, but it was locked.
49. She gave the rope a quick yank to tie the knot.
50. He yanked the microphone from the stand to speak.