jerk |
heave |
Related terms |
Jerk is a related term of heave.
In lang=en terms the difference between jerk and heave
is that
jerk is to give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake while
heave is to make an effort to raise, throw, or move anything; to strain to do something difficult.
As nouns the difference between jerk and heave
is that
jerk is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body or
jerk can be (caribbean) a rich, spicy jamaican marinade while
heave is an effort to raise something, as a weight, or one's self, or to move something heavy.
As verbs the difference between jerk and heave
is that
jerk is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement or
jerk can be to cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun while
heave is (archaic) to lift (generally); to raise, or cause to move upwards (particularly in ships or vehicles) or forwards.
joggle |
jerk |
Related terms |
Joggle is a related term of jerk.
In lang=en terms the difference between joggle and jerk
is that
joggle is to shake or totter; to slip out of place while
jerk is to give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake.
As verbs the difference between joggle and jerk
is that
joggle is to shake slightly; to push suddenly but slightly, so as to cause to shake or totter; to jostle; to jog while
jerk is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement or
jerk can be to cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun.
As nouns the difference between joggle and jerk
is that
joggle is (engineering) a step formed in material by two adjacent reverse bends while
jerk is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body or
jerk can be (caribbean) a rich, spicy jamaican marinade.
bounce |
jerk |
Related terms |
In intransitive terms the difference between bounce and jerk
is that
bounce is to move quickly up and then down, or vice versa, once or repeatedly while
jerk is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement.
In transitive terms the difference between bounce and jerk
is that
bounce is to cause to move quickly up and then down, or vice versa, once or repeatedly while
jerk is to give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake.
jerk |
snap |
Synonyms |
In obsolete terms the difference between jerk and snap
is that
jerk is to flout with contempt while
snap is a greedy fellow.
In intransitive terms the difference between jerk and snap
is that
jerk is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement while
snap is to fit or fasten together with a snapping sound.
In transitive terms the difference between jerk and snap
is that
jerk is to give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake while
snap is to take a photograph; to release a camera's shutter (which may make a snapping sound).
As an interjection snap is
the winning cry at a game of
snap.
jerk |
convulse |
Synonyms |
In transitive terms the difference between jerk and convulse
is that
jerk is to give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake while
convulse is to create great laughter.
As verbs the difference between jerk and convulse
is that
jerk is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement while
convulse is to violently shake or agitate.
As a noun jerk
is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body.
jerk |
quiver |
Synonyms |
Jerk is a synonym of quiver.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between jerk and quiver
is that
jerk is (obsolete) to flout with contempt while
quiver is (obsolete).
In lang=en terms the difference between jerk and quiver
is that
jerk is to give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake while
quiver is to shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.
As nouns the difference between jerk and quiver
is that
jerk is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body or
jerk can be (caribbean) a rich, spicy jamaican marinade while
quiver is (weaponry) a container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.
As verbs the difference between jerk and quiver
is that
jerk is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement or
jerk can be to cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun while
quiver is to shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.
As an adjective quiver is
(archaic) nimble, active.
thunderbolt |
jerk |
Related terms |
Thunderbolt is a related term of jerk.
As nouns the difference between thunderbolt and jerk
is that
thunderbolt is a flash of lightning accompanied by a crash of thunder while
jerk is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body or
jerk can be (caribbean) a rich, spicy jamaican marinade.
As a verb jerk is
to make a sudden uncontrolled movement or
jerk can be to cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun.
jerk |
lug |
Related terms |
Jerk is a related term of lug.
As a noun jerk
is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body or
jerk can be (caribbean) a rich, spicy jamaican marinade.
As a verb jerk
is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement or
jerk can be to cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun.
As an initialism lug is
(computing) (
linux) user group.
jerk |
carry |
Related terms |
Jerk is a related term of carry.
As nouns the difference between jerk and carry
is that
jerk is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body or
jerk can be (caribbean) a rich, spicy jamaican marinade while
carry is a manner of transporting or lifting something; the grip or position in which something is carried.
As verbs the difference between jerk and carry
is that
jerk is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement or
jerk can be to cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun while
carry is (
lb) to lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
fidget |
jerk |
Related terms |
Fidget is a related term of jerk.
In lang=en terms the difference between fidget and jerk
is that
fidget is to cause to fidget; to make uneasy while
jerk is to give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake.
As verbs the difference between fidget and jerk
is that
fidget is to wiggle or twitch; to move around nervously or idly while
jerk is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement or
jerk can be to cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun.
As nouns the difference between fidget and jerk
is that
fidget is (informal) a person who fidgets, especially habitually while
jerk is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body or
jerk can be (caribbean) a rich, spicy jamaican marinade.
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