yanking

[US]/jæŋkɪŋ/
[UK]/jæŋkɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to pull something suddenly and forcefully; to tease or joke with someone

Phrases & Collocations

yanking rope

yanking chain

yanking door

yanking handle

yanking lever

yanking cable

yanking wire

yanking arm

yanking lid

yanking bag

Example Sentences

he was yanking on the door handle, trying to get it open.

she was yanking the rope to pull the heavy load.

the child was yanking at his mother's sleeve to get her attention.

after yanking the weeds out, the garden looked much better.

he kept yanking the chain, trying to fix the broken bike.

she was yanking her hair back into a ponytail.

the mechanic was yanking the engine out of the car.

yanking the blanket off, he got out of bed.

she was yanking the curtain open to let in the sunlight.

he was yanking the leash to get the dog to follow him.

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