yerk

/jɜː(ɹ)k/

noun

  1. 1

    A sudden or quick thrust or motion; a jerk.

verb

  1. 1

    To stab.

  2. 2

    To throw or thrust with a sudden, smart movement; to kick or strike suddenly; to jerk.

  3. 3

    To strike or lash with a whip or stick.

  4. 4

    To rouse or excite.

  5. 5

    To bind or tie with a jerk.

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