yark

verb6

1. •
   To hit, strike, especially with a cane or whip.
2. •
   To crack (a whip).

   • he would throw a Dagger, and make a whip to yarke and lash [tr. faisoit craqueter], as cunningly as any Carter in France. — 2006
3. •
   To bind or draw (especially leather or stitches) tight.

   • [...] Yet thou hast given us leather to yark, and leather to bark, [...] — 1881
4. •
   (no longer used) To make ready; prepare.
5. •
   (no longer used) To dispose; be set in order for; be destined or intended for.
6. •
   (no longer used) To set open; open.