noun
a dull stupid fatuous person
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noun
an abrupt spasmodic movement
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noun
(mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration
noun
meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun
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noun
raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms
noun
a sudden abrupt pull
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verb
pull, or move with a sudden movement
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- He turned the handle and jerked the door open
verb
move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
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- The patient's legs were jerkings
verb
make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
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- his face is twitching
verb
jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
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- the yung filly bucked
verb
throw or toss with a quick motion
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- flick a piece of paper across the table
- jerk his head