Jerk (Verb)
Meaning 1
Jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched; "the yung filly bucked".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 2
Throw or toss with a quick motion; "flick a piece of paper across the table"; "jerk his head".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 3
Pull, or move with a sudden movement; "He turned the handle and jerked the door open".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 4
Make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion; "his face is twitching".
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Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
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Meaning 5
Move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions; "The patient's legs were jerkings".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- As the old car accelerated, the passenger's head would jerk forward and back with each bump.
- The robot's arm would jerk uncontrollably if it hit an object while in motion.
- Her leg would jerk involuntarily as she drifted off to sleep due to the unusual position.
- When the coffee was too strong, it would jerk him out of his morning daze.
- Her muscles started to jerk as she exhausted herself running the marathon.