JERK (4)
Source: 567
Jerk, n. 1. 1. A short, sudden pull, thrust, push, twitch, jolt, shake, or similar motion.
His jade gave him a jerk. B. Jonson. 2. 2. A sudden start or spring.
Lobsters . . . swim backwards by jerks or springs. Grew.
Source: 567
Jerk, n. 1. 1. A short, sudden pull, thrust, push, twitch, jolt, shake, or similar motion.
His jade gave him a jerk. B. Jonson. 2. 2. A sudden start or spring.
Lobsters . . . swim backwards by jerks or springs. Grew.