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Yes, yank is playable

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"Yank" Definition

noun

A sudden vigorous pull; a jerk.
A strong sudden pull.

verb-transitive

Slang To extract or remove abruptly: yanked the starting pitcher early in the game.
To pull with a quick, strong movement; jerk: yanked the emergency cord.

verb-intransitive

To pull on something suddenly. See Synonyms at jerk1.

verb

To pull on something with a quick vigorous movement.
To pull or extract with a quick vigorous movement.
To remove in or as if in an abrupt manner.

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