Jerker (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who gives a strong sudden pull.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- In the theater, the stagehand acted as a jerker, expertly controlling the ropes to lower the heavy curtains.
- When she saw the cat about to run out the door, Sarah became a jerker, yanking the animal back to safety by its leash.
- This horse was notorious for being unmanageable and was known to test even the strongest jerker among the stablehands.
- One false move and the experienced sailor showed himself to be an expert jerker, pulling in the rope to stabilize the sail.
- A jerker in the crew was needed to pull the massive cables during the construction of the towering skyscraper.