100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "yank"

Definition

"Yank" as a noun can refer to a sudden, sharp pull or tug. It is often used to describe a quick movement that extracts or moves something forcefully.

Synonyms

• Tug
• Pull
• Jerk
• Snap
• Drag

Antonyms

• Push
• Release
• Let go
• Ease
• Slide

Examples

1. I had to yank the door open when it got stuck.
2. She gave the rope a hard yank to get my attention.
3. He tried to yank the blanket off the bed but it was too heavy.
4. The child gave a yank on his mother’s sleeve to show her something.
5. I felt a sudden yank on my backpack as someone tried to grab it.
6. The mechanic had to yank the engine out of the car for repairs.
7. She made a quick yank on the fishing line to set the hook.
8. He had to yank the weeds out of the garden.
9. With a strong yank, the tree branch broke off.
10. The dog gave a yank on the leash, eager to chase the squirrel.
11. I yanked the drawer open to find my missing sock.
12. She yanked the curtain closed to block out the sunlight.
13. The athlete made a powerful yank to pull the weight off the ground.
14. He felt a yank in his arm as he tried to lift the heavy box.
15. The child yanked the toy car from his brother's hands.
16. I had to yank my foot free from the mud.
17. With one swift yank, he pulled the cord to start the lawnmower.
18. The sudden yank of the cable startled everyone in the room.
19. I watched as she yanked the stubborn zipper down.
20. The horse reacted with a yank when it felt a fly on its back.
21. After a firm yank, the knot finally came undone.
22. He had to yank the plug out of the socket to stop the noise.
23. The toddler yanked on the dog’s tail, causing it to bark.
24. I’ll yank the last piece of pizza if no one else wants it.
25. She gave a yank on the lever to release the brake.
26. He yanked the steering wheel to avoid an obstacle.
27. The teacher had to yank the paper out of the student's hand.
28. She felt a yank of anxiety as she approached the stage.
29. I had to yank the carpet to get it to lay flat.
30. He yanked the handle down to open the door.
31. She gave a yank on the rope to signal for help.
32. I yanked the brush through my hair to untangle it.
33. The mechanic yanked the hood open to check the engine.
34. He gave a quick yank on the chain, and the lift started moving.
35. The puppy yanked the toy away from its owner playfully.
36. I yanked out the weeds from the flower bed.
37. She had to yank the suitcase up the stairs.
38. The wind made the flag yank against the pole.
39. He yanked the paper from the printer when it jammed.
40. I felt a yank at my heart as I read the letter.
41. She had to yank the curtain aside to see outside.
42. The children yanked at each other’s shirts during the game.
43. He yanked the book off the shelf, eager to read it.
44. The sudden yank of the rope startled the climbers.
45. She gave a yank to get her phone out of her pocket.
46. I yanked the lid off the jar with great effort.
47. The sudden yank of the cable caused the elevator to stop.
48. He yanked his hand away when it got too hot.
49. She yanked the dog back when it tried to chase a car.
50. I felt a yank of frustration when my phone died.
51. The mother yanked the child away from the edge of the pool.
52. He had to yank the fishing rod to reel in the catch.
53. She yanked the leash to keep the dog from running away.
54. The sudden yank of the gust of wind blew her hat off.
55. I yanked the towel off the rack to dry my hands.
56. He felt a yank in his back after lifting the box wrong.
57. The teacher had to yank the student back to focus on the lesson.
58. The driver had to yank the wheel to avoid the pothole.
59. She gave a gentle yank on the cat’s collar to bring it inside.
60. I yanked the chain to turn on the light.
61. The kids were yanking on each other’s arms during the game.
62. He had to yank the stubborn door to get it open.
63. She yanked her foot from the icy water.
64. I felt a yank of excitement as the concert started.
65. The gardener yanked the dead flowers out of the pot.
66. He yanked the chair back to sit down.
67. The sudden yank of the leash made the dog stop instantly.
68. She yanked her dress down when it got caught on something.
69. I had to yank the plug out of the wall to stop the noise.
70. He gave a yank on the backpack to adjust it.
71. The child yanked the crayon out of the box.
72. She yanked the drawer closed in frustration.
73. He yanked the curtain open to let in the light.
74. I felt a yank in my stomach when I heard the news.
75. The mechanic yanked the broken part out of the machine.
76. She yanked the handle to start the mixer.
77. The sudden yank of the wire caused a short circuit.
78. I had to yank the book back from my friend.
79. The boy yanked the kite string to get it airborne.
80. She yanked the handle to flush the toilet.
81. The wind made the flag yank in the breeze.
82. I yanked the covers off my bed in the morning.
83. He had to yank the bag out of the trunk.
84. The child gave a hard yank on the toy to get it free.
85. She felt a yank of determination to finish her work.
86. The player yanked the ball away from the opponent.
87. He yanked his foot out of the puddle.
88. I yanked the door shut to block the cold air.
89. The sudden yank of the elevator made everyone gasp.
90. She had to yank the brush through her tangled hair.
91. He felt a yank of nostalgia as he looked at old photos.
92. I yanked the soda can open with one swift motion.
93. The dog yanked the frisbee out of the air.
94. She had to yank the remote out of the couch cushions.
95. I felt a yank of panic when I lost my wallet.
96. He yanked the trigger to fire the toy gun.
97. The sudden yank of the rope made the boat jerk.
98. She yanked the blanket off her legs in the heat.
99. I yanked the last slice of cake from the plate.
100. The child yanked at the zipper until it finally moved.