yanks Synonyms
yanks Meaning
yanks
to pull on something with a quick vigorous movement, to remove in or as if in an abrupt manner, yankee, to pull suddenly or forcefully, to pull or extract with a quick vigorous movement, a strong sudden pull
yanks Sentence Examples
- The strong yanks from the wind tore down the old billboard.
- The firefighters worked tirelessly, yanking on hoses to extinguish the blaze.
- The dog abruptly yanked its leash, nearly pulling its owner off their feet.
- The gymnast performed an impressive series of yanks on the rings.
- The yanks of the elevator were so sudden that passengers felt their stomachs drop.
- The toddler yanked at the table cloth, sending dishes tumbling to the floor.
- The mechanic Yanked the wrench with all his might, but the bolt refused to budge.
- The yanks of the waves threatened to capsize the small boat.
- The hunter yanked the bowstring, sending an arrow soaring through the air.
- The yanks of the rope pulled the boat closer to the dock.
FAQs About the word yanks
to pull on something with a quick vigorous movement, to remove in or as if in an abrupt manner, yankee, to pull suddenly or forcefully, to pull or extract with
tugs, pulls,jerks, plucks, hauls, grabs, wrenches, draws, twitches, drags
pushes, thrusts,heaves,shoves
The strong yanks from the wind tore down the old billboard.
The firefighters worked tirelessly, yanking on hoses to extinguish the blaze.
The dog abruptly yanked its leash, nearly pulling its owner off their feet.
The gymnast performed an impressive series of yanks on the rings.
