yank

1. (transitive)To pull (something) with a quick, strong action.

   mit einem kurzem Ruck reißen, mit einem kurzem Ruck ziehen, mit einem kurzem Ruck zerren

   дёргатьdjórgatʹ, вырыва́тьvyryvátʹ

   сми́катиsmýkaty, сми́кнутиsmýknuty

2. (informal, transitive)To remove; to recall or revoke.

   They yanked the product as soon as they learned it was unsafe.

   The cops yanked my driver's license.

   aus dem Verkehr ziehen

3. (ambitransitive, slang)To masturbate.

1. Tom gave the rope a yank.

   ruТом дёрнул верёвку.

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2. Tom yanked the plug from the wall.

   ruТом выдернул вилку из розетки на стене.

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3. Tom yanked a pistol from his jacket pocket.

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4. Tom yanked open the drawer and grabbed a pencil.

   ruТом дёрнул на себя ящик стола и схватил карандаш.

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5. Tom yanked Mary's hair.

   Том смикнув Мері за волосся.

   ruТом дёрнул Мэри за волосы.

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regular · Lesson

• yank offTo remove something, like a piece of cloth or bread, by tearing it with one quick strong pull.
• yank aroundSynonym of jerk around (“to cheat or treat unfairly”).