yank

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A sudden, vigorous pull (sometimes defined as mass times jerk, or rate of change of force).
2. 2
   A masturbation session.
3. 3
   alternative form of shank (“stabbing weapon”).
4. 4
   Alternative letter-case form of Yank (“Yankee”).
5. 5
   A Yankee, a Northerner: someone from the Northern United States, especially from New England.
6. 6
   An American: someone from the United States.

Verb

1. 1
   To pull (something) with a quick, strong action.
2. 2
   To remove from distribution.