Jerking: alternatives and connections

Capability of motion; contractility.

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The act, process, or state of changing place or position; movement; the passing of a body from one place or position to another, whether voluntary or…

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To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as…

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The act of moving; change of place or posture; transference, by any means, from one situation to another; natural or appropriate motion; progress; ad…

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To cut into long slices or strips and dry in the sun; as, jerk beef. See Charqui.

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To cut into long slices or strips and dry in the sun; as, jerk beef. See Charqui.

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To pull with a sudden jerk; to pluck with a short, quick motion; to snatch; as, to twitch one by the sleeve; to twitch a thing out of another's hand;…

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To pull with a sudden jerk; to pluck with a short, quick motion; to snatch; as, to twitch one by the sleeve; to twitch a thing out of another's hand;…

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Alt. of Arrhythmous

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To cut into long slices or strips and dry in the sun; as, jerk beef. See Charqui.

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Moving by jerks and starts; characterized by abrupt transitions; as, a jerky vehicle; a jerky style.

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To shake with short, abrupt risings and fallings, as a carriage moving on rough ground; as, the coach jolts.

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A sudden, violent check of a horse by drawing or twitching the reins on a sudden and with one pull.

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