jerking (Meaning)

Wordnet

jerking (n)

an abrupt spasmodic movement

Wordnet

jerking (s)

lacking a steady rhythm

Webster

jerking (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Jerk

Webster

jerking (n.)

The act of pulling, pushing, or throwing, with a jerk.

jerking Sentence Examples

  1. The sudden jerking of the steering wheel startled the driver.
  2. She experienced sharp, jerking pains in her back.
  3. The car lurched forward with a violent jerking motion.
  4. His movements were characterized by erratic jerking and tics.
  5. The jerking of the fishing line indicated that a fish had taken the bait.
  6. The marionette danced with graceful jerking movements.
  7. The jerking motion of his head caused his glasses to slip off.
  8. The seizure caused his body to jerk uncontrollably.
  9. The jerking of the rope pulled her up the rock face.
  10. The jerking motion of the washing machine made the room shake.

FAQs About the word jerking

an abrupt spasmodic movement, lacking a steady rhythmof Jerk, The act of pulling, pushing, or throwing, with a jerk.

twitching, lurching, pulling,yanking, tugging, bucking, tearing, bumping,shaking, grabbing

resting, relaxing, unwinding, resting, relaxing, unwinding, calming (down),calming (down), stilling,stilling

The sudden jerking of the steering wheel startled the driver.

She experienced sharp, jerking pains in her back.

The car lurched forward with a violent jerking motion.

His movements were characterized by erratic jerking and tics.