yank.
A sudden, vigorous pull (sometimes defined as mass times jerk, or rate of change of force).
Meaning & usage
A sudden, vigorous pull (sometimes defined as mass times jerk, or rate of change of force).
He unjammed the rope with a short yank.
An act of masturbation.
Alternative form of shank (“stabbing weapon”).
The rate of change in force with respect to time.
Where this word comes from
Attested since 1822; from Scots yank. Unknown origin.
To pull (something) with a quick, strong action.
To remove; to recall or revoke.
They yanked the product as soon as they learned it was unsafe.
The cops yanked my driver's license.
To masturbate.
Where this word comes from
Attested since 1822; from Scots yank. Unknown origin.
Alternative letter-case form of Yank (“Yankee”).
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