yank4dTo yank is to pull or move suddenly and sharply. You mht reach for a pan on the stove and then yank your hand away when you realize the handle is hot.yank [sth] vtr (pull strongly on) tirer d'un coup sec (sur [qch]) loc v: arracher⇒ vtr: If you yank that rope the bell will start swinging. Si tu tires sur la corde d'un coup sec, la cloche va commencer