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Yanking

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Definition

To pull something forcefully or abruptly.

Synonyms & similar words

yank jerk pulling tugging dragging jerking snatching wrenching extracting hauling ripping tearing plucking snagging twisting yanking grabbing seizing taking lugging heaving carrying

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