yank

To pull with a quick, strong movement; jerk.

To extract or remove abruptly.

To pull on something suddenly.

A sudden vigorous pull; a jerk.

To be in active motion; move or work quickly; bustle.

To talk fast or constantly; scold; nag.

To move, carry, bring, take, etc., with a sudden jerk or jerking motion: usually with along, over, or out: as, to yank a fish out of the water.

A quick, sharp stroke; a buffet.

A jerk or twitch.

plural Leggings or long gaiters worn in England by agricultural laborers.