Definition of jerk

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"Jerk (n.) A short, sudden pull, thrust, push, twitch, jolt, shake, or similar motion..

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Jerk :: Jerk (v. i.) To flout with contempt.
Jerking :: Jerking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Jer.
Yerk :: Yerk (v. i.) To throw out the heels; to kick; to jerk.
Jerking :: "Jerking (n.) The act of pulling, pushing, or throwing, with a jerk..
Ballotade :: Ballotade (v. i.) A leap of a horse, as between two pillars, or upon a straight line, so that when his four feet are in the air, he shows only the shoes of his hind feet, without jerking out..
Jerked :: Jerked (imp. & p. p.) of Jer.
Skipper :: Skipper (n.) Any one of numerous species of small butterflies of the family Hesperiadae; -- so called from their peculiar short, jerking flight..
Toss :: Toss (n.) A throwing up of the head; a particular manner of raising the head with a jerk.
Lash :: Lash (v. t.) To throw out with a jerk or quickly.
Dangle :: Dangle (v. i.) To hang loosely, or with a swinging or jerking motion..
Jerk :: "Jerk (v. t.) To throw with a quick and suddenly arrested motion of the hand; as, to jerk a stone..
Jar :: "Jar (n.) In deep well boring, a device resembling two long chain links, for connecting a percussion drill to the rod or rope which works it, so that the drill is driven down by impact and is jerked loose when jammed..
Wagtail :: Wagtail (n.) Any one of many species of Old World singing birds belonging to Motacilla and several allied genera of the family Motacillidae. They have the habit of constantly jerking their long tails up and down, whence the name..
Ebrillade :: Ebrillade (n.) A bridle check; a jerk of one rein, given to a horse when he refuses to turn..
Tweak :: Tweak (n.) A sharp pinch or jerk; a twist or twitch; as, a tweak of the nose..
Charqui :: Charqui (n.) Jerked beef; beef cut into long strips and dried in the wind and sun.
Jerker :: Jerker (n.) A beater.
Jerkinhead :: "Jerkinhead (n.) The hipped part of a roof which is hipped only for a part of its height, leaving a truncated gable..
Jolt :: "Jolt (n.) A sudden shock or jerk; a jolting motion, as in a carriage moving over rough ground..
Jerky :: "Jerky (a.) Moving by jerks and starts; characterized by abrupt transitions; as, a jerky vehicle; a jerky style..
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