a dull stupid fatuous person
[ Syn: dork ]
an abrupt spasmodic movement
(mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration
meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun
[ Syn: jerky , jerked meat ]
raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms
a sudden abrupt pull
[ Syn: tug ]
jerk (n.)
pull, or move with a sudden movement; He turned the handle and jerked the door open
[ Syn: yank ]
move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions; The patients legs were jerkings
[ Syn: twitch ]
make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion; his face is twitching
[ Syn: twitch ]
jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched; the yung filly bucked
throw or toss with a quick motion; flick a piece of paper across the table; jerk his head
[ Syn: flick ]