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Yanking Meaning in English

word · lemma: yank

ˈjæŋkɪŋ
YANG-king
jˈæŋkɪŋ
YANG-king

释义

Pulling something quickly and forcefully. "Yanking" is often used when someone pulls hard and suddenly, sometimes without being gentle.

用法与细微差别

Informal; used for pulling objects, often with annoyance or impatience ('yanking a door open'). Stronger than just 'pull'. Not used for gentle or slow movements.

例句

He is yanking the rope to pull the bucket up.

basic

Stop yanking my hair. It hurts!

basic

The dog is yanking on its leash.

basic

She kept yanking the door, but it wouldn’t open.

natural

I was yanking out weeds all afternoon in the garden.

natural

Why are you yanking on my sleeve?

natural