Definition of jerk

Verb

pull, or move with a sudden movement

Example

"I turned the handle and jerked the door open."

Synonyms

yank

Nepali Meanings

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Adjective

having a deep, hollow-sounding voice

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Verb

change from solid to liquid state

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