yanker
nounUK /ˈjæŋkə/
US /ˈjæŋkər/
A yanker is someone or something that pulls something hard and fast.
The little yanker pulled the rope right out of my hands.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who yanks, especially in a rough or sudden way.
That yanker nearly tore the door off its hinges.
3. A tool or device used for pulling something sharply.
He used a yanker to pull the nail out of the board.
4. A slang term for a person who steals by snatching.
The yanker grabbed the bag and ran down the street.