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How to pronounce “yank

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Pronunciation guide for yank

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of yank with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
3 lessons on starting a movement from a self-defense trailblazerAnd I remember at that moment I felt a yank at the back of my head.
Definition summary
A sudden, vigorous pull (sometimes defined as mass times jerk, or rate of change of force).

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How to pronounce yank

3 lessons on starting a movement from a self-defense trailblazer

And I remember at that moment I felt a yank at the back of my head.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “yank

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A sudden, vigorous pull (sometimes defined as mass times jerk, or rate of change of force).
  • (slang) A masturbation session.
  • (slang, MLE) alternative form of shank (“stabbing weapon”).
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To pull (something) with a quick, strong action.
  • (transitive, informal) To remove from distribution.

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