verbπShareTo make a sudden uncontrolled movement."The car was jerking forward as the driver learned to use a manual transmission. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake."The dog started jerking the leash, trying to chase a squirrel. "actionbodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo beat, to hit."The older bully was jerking the smaller kid around, hitting him in the arm. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throw with a quick and suddenly arrested motion of the hand."to jerk a stone"actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(usually transitive) To lift using a jerk."The construction worker was jerking the heavy beam into place with a winch. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flout with contempt."Instead of offering a sincere apology, he was jerking the manager by winking and grinning at him, clearly showing his disrespect. "attitudecharacteractionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun."My grandfather used to spend hours jerking beef in the backyard, carefully laying the strips out to dry in the sun. "foodprocessagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA motion that jerks; a jerk."The old car's sudden jerking made my coffee spill. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
