intransitive verb
Definition: To pull something quickly and suddenly.
Example: He decided to yank the door open when it wouldn't budge.
noun
Definition: A quick and strong pull or jerk, often done suddenly.
Example: He gave the rope a yank to free it from the mud.
transitive verb
Definition: To pull something suddenly and with a lot of force.
Example: He yanked the door open to get inside quickly.