yank

yank
I. verb Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1822 intransitive verb to pull on something with a quick vigorous movement transitive verb 1. to pull or extract with a quick vigorous movement 2. to remove in or as if in an abrupt manner <
yanked the story from the evening edition
>
II. noun Date: circa 1864 a strong sudden pull ; jerk

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