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Meanings of give a jerk in English
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Usage of give a jerk in English
1
He began reaching toward the coinbox, and Matthew saw Skelly's right shoulder give a jerk.
2
As they neared the bookshop, Aubrey's heart gave a jerk of apprehension.
3
He gave a jerk on the chain that draped between the shackles.
4
He gave a jerk that nearly pulled me from my perch.
5
Michael's left foot gave a jerk, then his eyelids snapped open.
6
The sorcerer gave a jerk and the door flew open.
7
He stopped short, and gave a jerk of the head.
8
He gave a jerk of the head toward Velo, who sat upright before him.
9
She gave a jerk with her arm, like an orator who utters the incontrovertible.
10
With a groan the bear keeled over, gave a jerk or two, and died.
11
He gave a jerk to get away, and felt an arm embrace his leg.
12
Every rider, as he reached that point, gave a jerk or made some exclamation.
13
Thinking I might steer him by his flipper, I gave a jerk on the lariat.
14
He gave a jerk and then started to run.
15
Booth thereupon took hold of it again, and giving a jerk or two, out it came.
16
Laurent grasped him tighter, and gave a jerk.