jerked

noun

a sudden abrupt pull

raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms

meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun

(mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration

an abrupt spasmodic movement

a dull stupid fatuous person

verb

throw or toss with a quick motion

jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions

pull, or move with a sudden movement

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