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1. An abrupt spasmodic movement
   - jerk, jolt, saccade

1. Lacking a steady rhythm
   - arrhythmic, jerky

1. Pull, or move with a sudden movement
   "He turned the handle and jerked the door open"
   - yank, hoick
    
2. Move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
   - twitch
    
3. Make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
   - twitch
    
4. Jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
   - buck, hitch
    
5. Throw or toss with a quick motion
   "jerk his head"
   - flick

Derived forms: jerkings

See also: jerker, unsteady

Type of: draw, force, motility, motion, move, move involuntarily, move reflexively, movement, pull, push

Encyclopedia: Jerk