jerking

[US]/dʒə:kiŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. sudden, jolting movements or sensations

Phrases & Collocations

jerked suddenly

jerked uncontrollably

jerking motion

muscle jerking

involuntary jerking

clean and jerk

knee jerk

Example Sentences

the film is overladen with tear-jerking moments.

He was jerking the fishing rod to catch a big fish.

The car kept jerking as the driver struggled to shift gears smoothly.

She felt a sudden jerking motion as the roller coaster started moving.

The machine malfunctioned, causing a jerking movement in the conveyor belt.

The horse was jerking its head in frustration, refusing to obey the rider's commands.

The dancer's jerking movements added a dynamic element to the performance.

The old engine was jerking and sputtering, indicating it needed maintenance.

He felt a sharp jerking pain in his back after lifting heavy boxes all day.

The jerking motion of the train made it difficult to walk down the aisle.

She was jerking the rope to get the attention of the people on the other side.

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