yanked
word · lemma: yank
Definition
Pulled something quickly and forcefully, often suddenly or unexpectedly.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal. Used for sudden, forceful pulling (not gentle). Common phrases: 'yanked the door open', 'yanked his arm away.' Not used for slow or careful movements.
Spanish: tiró bruscamente - jalóPortuguese (BR): puxou com força - arrancouPortuguese (PT): puxou com força - arrancouChinese (Simplified): 猛拉 - 猛拽Chinese (Traditional): 猛拉 - 猛拽Hindi: झटके से खींचाArabic: جذب بقوة - سحب بقوةBengali: টেনে-হিঁচড়ে টানা - ছিঁড়ে টানাRussian: дёрнул - рванулJapanese: 強く引っ張ったVietnamese: giật mạnh - kéo mạnhKorean: 확 잡아당기다Turkish: hızla çekmek - kuvvetlice çekmekUrdu: جھٹکے سے کھینچناIndonesian: menarik dengan kuat - menarik secara tiba-tiba
Example Sentences
She yanked the cord to start the engine.
basic
He yanked the door open.
basic
The boy yanked his hand away from the hot pan.
basic
I yanked my headphones out of my bag and ran to catch the bus.
natural
She got angry and yanked her arm away from him.
natural
The dog yanked on its leash when it saw a squirrel.
natural