English dictionary

jerk

/dZ//[@]/rk/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a dull stupid fatuous person

noun.person

Synonyms dork

Source: WordNet 3.0
an abrupt spasmodic movement

noun.act

Synonyms jerking jolt saccade

Source: WordNet 3.0
(mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration

noun.time

Source: WordNet 3.0
meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun

noun.food

Synonyms jerked meat jerky

Source: WordNet 3.0
raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
a sudden abrupt pull

noun.act

Synonyms tug

Source: WordNet 3.0
A short, sudden pull, thrust, push, twitch, jolt, shake, or similar motion.

noun

Source: webster1913

pull, or move with a sudden movement

verb.contact

Examples
He turned the handle and jerked the door open.

Synonyms yank

Source: WordNet 3.0
move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions

verb.motion

Examples
The patient's legs were jerkings.

Synonyms twitch

Source: WordNet 3.0
make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

verb.body

Source: WordNet 3.0
jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

verb.motion

Synonyms buck hitch

Source: WordNet 3.0
throw or toss with a quick motion

verb.contact

Examples
Jerk his head.

Synonyms flick

Source: WordNet 3.0
To cut into long slices or strips and dry in the sun; as, to <i>jerk</i> beef. See <u>Charqui</u>.

verb

Source: webster1913
To beat; to strike.

verb

Source: webster1913
To make a sudden motion; to move with a start, or by starts.

verb

Source: webster1913