yank synonyms

yank

n.

twitch, jerk, wrench, flip, jiggle, tug, haul, drag; see also pull 1.

Yank*

n.

American, soldier, member of the A.E.F., Yankee, doughboy*, Joe*, GI*, GI Joe*, doughfoot*; see also Yanks.

yank

v.

pull, haul, tug, drag, jiggle, flip, wrench, twitch; see also draw 1, jerk 2.

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