Definition of Jerk

to move in a quick, back and forth manner

Examples of Jerk in a sentence

As the stormy weather began to worsen, the airplane began to jerk back and forth.  🔊

When the car was running out of gas, it started to jerk and jolt in different directions.  🔊

Amy tried to jerk the steering wheel back quickly so that she could avoid hitting the tree.  🔊

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