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A strong sudden pull.
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verb-intransitive
To pull on something suddenly. See Synonyms at jerk1.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
verb
To pull on something with a quick vigorous movement.
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To pull or extract with a quick vigorous movement.
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To remove in or as if in an abrupt manner.
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verb-transitive
Slang To extract or remove abruptly: yanked the starting pitcher early in the game.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To pull with a quick, strong movement; jerk: yanked the emergency cord.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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