Answer: yanking

AnswerCrossword Clue
YANKINGPulling.
YANKINGPulling quickly: Colloq.
YANKINGBell ringer's activity
YANKINGRemoving, as from the schedule
YANKINGPulling with a quick motion
yankingsudden, sharp pull; jerk
yankingYANK, to pull with a jerk
yankingto pull sharply; jerk