DICTOMETER

JERK

(jerk, dar un tirón a, estúpido, tirón, dust, napp, rykk, rykke, tosk)

1. Synonyms:
   • Jerk
   • Dork
   Definitions:
   • a dull stupid fatuous person
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Jerk
   • Jerking
   • Jolt
   • Saccade
   Definitions:
   • an abrupt spasmodic movement
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Jerk
   Definitions:
   • (mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Jerky
   • Jerked meat
   • Jerk
   Definitions:
   • meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Jerk
   Definitions:
   • raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Tug
   • Jerk
   Definitions:
   • a sudden abrupt pull
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Yank
   • Jerk
   Definitions:
   • pull, or move with a sudden movement
   Examples:
   • He turned the handle and jerked the door open
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Jerk
   • Twitch
   Definitions:
   • move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
   Examples:
   • The patient's legs were jerkings
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Twitch
   • Jerk
   Definitions:
   • make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
   Examples:
   • His face is twitching
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Buck
   • Jerk
   • Hitch
   Definitions:
   • jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
   Examples:
   • The yung filly bucked
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Jerk
   • Flick
   Definitions:
   • throw or toss with a quick motion
   Examples:
   • Flick a piece of paper across the table
   • Jerk his head