yank

yank

noun

Definition of YANK

the act or an instance of applying force on something so that it moves in the direction of the force <had to give the shoe a good yank to get it off>

Synonyms draw, haul, jerk, pluck, tug, wrench, yank

Related Words drag, tow; hitch, twitch; grab, snatch

Near Antonyms heave, shove, thrust

Antonyms push