word
Jerk
Jurk
/ˈdʒɜːrk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
jerk
Dictionary meaning
A sudden abrupt pull.
Examples
- I turned the handle and jerked the door open.
- The patient's legs were jerkings.
Synonyms: tug
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