jerking

An adjective describing a sudden, sharp, or spasmodic movement; often used to characterize motion that is not smooth.

ruПрилагательное, описывающее внезапное, резкое или спазматическое движение; часто используется для характеристики движения, которое не является плавным.esAdjetivo que describe un movimiento repentino, brusco o espasmódico; se usa a menudo para caracterizar un movimiento que no es suave o continuo.frAdjectif décrivant un mouvement soudain, brusque ou spasmodique; souvent utilisé pour caractériser un mouvement qui n'est pas fluide.deAdjektiv, das eine plötzliche, heftige oder krampfartige Bewegung beschreibt; wird oft für Bewegungen verwendet, die nicht fließend oder gleichmäßig sind.ptAdjetivo que descreve um movimento súbito, brusco ou espasmódico; costuma caracterizar um movimento que não é suave.zh形容突然、急剧或痉挛性的动作；常用来描述不平稳、不流畅的运动。arصفة تصف حركة مفاجئة أو حادة أو تشنجية؛ تُستخدم غالبًا لوصف حركة غير سلسة أو متقطعة.

1. Irregular rhythm B2 informal

   Not having a smooth or consistent rhythm; characterized by abrupt or uneven movements.

   • The old washing machine made a jerking sound.
   • His speech had a jerking cadence that was hard to follow.
   • She felt the jerking motion of the train on the uneven tracks.

   ruПрерывистый ритмesritmo irregularfrrythme saccadédeRuckartiger RhythmusptRitmo irregularzh不规则的节奏arإيقاع متقطع

   Synonyme: convulsiveerraticfitfuljerkyjoltingspasmodicstaccatounsteady

   Antonyme: evenregularrhythmicsmoothsteady

• more jerking comparative form
• most jerking superlative form

A noun referring to an abrupt, spasmodic movement or jerk.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее резкое, судорожное движение или рывок.esSustantivo que denota un movimiento brusco, convulsivo o espasmódico, o un tirón repentino.frNom désignant un mouvement brusque et saccadé, ou une contraction musculaire involontaire. Peut aussi évoquer une secousse ou une convulsion.deSubstantiv, das eine plötzliche, ruckartige oder krampfhafte Bewegung bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa um movimento brusco, repentino ou convulsivo, muitas vezes involuntário.zh名词，指突然、痉挛性的动作或猛拉；也可指抽搐或反射性的抖动。arاسم يدل على الحركة المفاجئة الحادة أو الاهتزاز العنيف أو التشنج اللاإرادي في الجسم أو أحد أعضائه.

1. Abrupt spasmodic movement B2 formal

   A sudden, sharp, and uncontrolled movement of a muscle or limb.

   • The patient experienced a jerking in his leg during the night.
   • A sudden jerking of the head can indicate a neurological issue.
   • The jerking of the car startled the passengers.

   ruРезкое спазматическое движениеessacudida espasmódicafrsecousse spasmodiquedeRuckartige spasmodische BewegungptMovimento espasmódico abruptozh抽搐arحركة تشنجية مفاجئة

   Synonyme: convulsionjerkjitterjoltspasmstarttictwitch

• jerkings plural form
• jerkings' possessive plural form
• jerking's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate a sudden, sharp movement or pull, often in a specific direction.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения внезапного, резкого движения или рывка, часто в определённом направлении.esVerbo que indica un movimiento súbito y brusco, a menudo en una dirección determinada, como tirar o sacar algo con fuerza, o hacer un movimiento espasmódico del cuerpo.frVerbe désignant un mouvement soudain et brusque, souvent dans une direction particulière, ou le fait de tirer ou pousser quelque chose ou quelqu'un de manière brutale et saccadée. Peut aussi signifier sursauter ou tressaillir.deVerb, das eine plötzliche, ruckartige Bewegung oder einen Ruck bezeichnet, oft in eine bestimmte Richtung; auch für ein unwillkürliches Zucken.ptVerbo que indica um movimento súbito, brusco ou puxão, geralmente em determinada direção, usado também para um espasmo involuntário.zh表示突然、猛烈地拉动、推动或抽动的动作，常带有特定方向；也可指因惊吓或痉挛而不由自主地颤动。arفعل يدل على حركة مفاجئة وحادة أو شدّة خاطفة، غالبًا في اتجاه معين، أو على انتزاع الشيء بسرعة وقوة.

1. Pull or move suddenly B1 informal

   To pull or move something with a quick, sharp motion.

   • He jerked the rope to release the knot.
   • She jerked her hand away from the hot stove.
   • The driver jerked the steering wheel to avoid the pothole.

   ruРезко дернутьesSacudir o tirar bruscamentefrTirer ou bouger brusquementdeRuckartig ziehenptDar um puxãozh猛拉arجَذْب مفاجئ

   Synonyme: joltsnaptugtwitchwrenchyank

2. Move abruptly or uncontrollably B1 informal

   To move with sudden, uncontrolled, or seemingly involuntary motions.

   • The old car jerked forward when he started the engine.
   • His leg jerked involuntarily during the exam.
   • The puppet jerked across the stage as the strings were pulled.

   ruДёргатьсяessacudirse bruscamentefrtressaillir, sursauter, secouer brusquementdeRuckartig zuckenptDar um solavancozh猛动arاِنْتَفَضَ

   Synonyme: buckconvulseflinchjoltlurchspasmstarttwitchwince

3. Make a short, jerky motion B2 informal

   To make an uncontrolled, short, and abrupt movement.

   • The fish jerked on the line before swimming away.
   • She jerked in surprise when the door slammed.
   • The machine jerked as it started up.

   ruДёргатьсяesSacudir bruscamentefrfaire un à-coupdeRuckartige BewegungptDar um solavancozh猛动arاِنْتَفَضَ

   Synonyme: flinchjoltlurchspasmstarttwitch

4. Jump vertically with stiff legs B2 informal

   To jump straight up with legs stiff and back arched, often in a specific physical exercise or movement.

   • The athlete jerked upward during the weightlifting competition.
   • He jerked his body to clear the bar in the high jump.
   • The dancers jerked in unison during the performance.

   ruПодпрыгнуть с прямыми ногамиesSaltar verticalmente con piernas rígidasfrSauter à jambes raidesdeMit gestreckten Beinen hochspringenptSaltar com as pernas esticadaszh双腿僵直地向上跳arالقفز بالساقين مستقيمتين

5. Throw or toss quickly B1 informal

   To throw or toss something with a quick, sharp motion.

   • He jerked the ball to his teammate.
   • She jerked the keys onto the table.
   • The child jerked the toy across the room.

   ruБросать резким движениемeslanzar bruscamentefrjeter brusquementdeRuckartig werfenptArremessar com movimento bruscozh猛掷arالرمي بحركة حادة

   Synonyme: castchuckdashflingheavehurlpitchslingtoss

• jerked past participle
• jerked past simple
• jerking present participle
• jerks third person singular

Phrasal-Varianten: jerk off