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jerks

/dʒɜːrks/

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noun

A sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body.

Examples :

"The old car started with a series of violent jerks before finally moving smoothly. "

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A quick, often unpleasant tug or shake.

Examples :

"When I yell "OK," give the mooring line a good jerk!"

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noun

A dull or stupid person.

Examples :

"My brother and his friends can be such jerks sometimes; they never think before they act. "

person character attitude human

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A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered or disagreeable.

Examples :

"I finally fired him, because he was being a real jerk to his customers, even to some of the staff."

person character attitude human

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noun

The rate of change in acceleration with respect to time.

Examples :

"The engineer measured the jerks of the elevator's motion to ensure a smooth and comfortable ride for passengers. "

physics science

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noun

Examples :

"The soda jerk at the corner store made a delicious cherry limeade. "

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A lift in which the weight is taken with a quick motion from shoulder height to a position above the head with arms fully extended and held there for a brief time.

Examples :

"The weightlifter performed three successful jerks, each time raising the heavy barbell smoothly above his head. "

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verb

To make a sudden uncontrolled movement.

Examples :

"The car jerks forward when the driver accidentally presses the gas pedal too hard. "

body action physiology

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verb

To give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake.

Examples :

"The child jerked the rope, pulling the swing quickly back and forth. "

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verb

body sex action

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verb

To beat, to hit.

Examples :

"The mechanic jerks the wrench to loosen the stuck bolt. "

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verb

To throw with a quick and suddenly arrested motion of the hand.

Examples :

"to jerk a stone"

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verb

(usually transitive) To lift using a jerk.

Examples :

"The weightlifter jerks the heavy barbell above his head with a powerful motion. "

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verb

To flout with contempt.

Examples :

"He jerks at the rules, openly ignoring them with a smirk. "

attitude character action

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To cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun.

Examples :

"My grandfather jerks beef every autumn, following a recipe passed down through generations. "

food process agriculture