yank in Dutch
yank in Dutch is een ruk geven, rukken, sjorren — yank means to pull something suddenly and forcefully.
yank in Dutch
een ruk geven
(transitive) To pull (something) with a quick, strong action.
rukken
(transitive) To pull (something) with a quick, strong action.
sjorren
(transitive) To pull (something) with a quick, strong action.
What does "yank" mean?
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verb To pull something suddenly and forcefully.
"She yanked the stuck drawer open with both hands."
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noun Informal (often outside the US), a term for an American, especially one from the northern states.
"The tour group had a couple of Yanks among the mostly British crowd."
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yank in a sentence
- She yanked the stuck drawer open with both hands.
- He yanked the cord out of the wall in frustration.
- The tour group had a couple of Yanks among the mostly British crowd.
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What is "yank" in Dutch?
"yank" in Dutch is een ruk geven, rukken, sjorren. yank means: To pull something suddenly and forcefully.
How do you use "yank" in a sentence?
Example: "She yanked the stuck drawer open with both hands." In Dutch, "yank" is een ruk geven, rukken, sjorren.
Are there other ways to say "yank" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "yank": een ruk geven, rukken, sjorren.
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