Meaning of yank in English
Noun
1. a sudden hard pull
give the rope a yank ー give a yank on the rope ー yank at[on] the rope
Verb
1. move with a jerk; pull or tug something suddenly or quickly with force
yank the door open
yank him to[off] his feet
yank at[on] the rope ー give the rope a yank ー give a yank on the rope
2. remove abruptly
Yank them out of school.
3. stop abruptly