Jerk (Verb)
Meaning 1
Move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions; "The patient's legs were jerkings".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Synonyms
Related Words
Meaning 2
Jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched; "the yung filly bucked".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Related Words
Meaning 3
Throw or toss with a quick motion; "flick a piece of paper across the table"; "jerk his head".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Related Words
Meaning 4
Pull, or move with a sudden movement; "He turned the handle and jerked the door open".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Related Words
Meaning 5
Make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion; "his face is twitching".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.