Portuguese Meaning of jerk

jerk

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Definitions and Meaning of jerk in English

Wordnet

jerk (n)

a dull stupid fatuous person

an abrupt spasmodic movement

(mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration

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

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

a sudden abrupt pull

Wordnet

jerk (v)

pull, or move with a sudden movement

move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions

make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

throw or toss with a quick motion

Webster

jerk (v. t.)

To cut into long slices or strips and dry in the sun; as, jerk beef. See Charqui.

To beat; to strike.

To give a quick and suddenly arrested thrust, push, pull, or twist, to; to yerk; as, to jerk one with the elbow; to jerk a coat off.

To throw with a quick and suddenly arrested motion of the hand; as, to jerk a stone.

Webster

jerk (v. i.)

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

To flout with contempt.

Webster

jerk (n.)

A short, sudden pull, thrust, push, twitch, jolt, shake, or similar motion.

A sudden start or spring.

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