Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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jerk | Yes | No | Yes | No |
hitch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
jerk (noun) | hitch (noun) |
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an abrupt spasmodic movement | the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg |
a sudden abrupt pull | a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot |
raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms | a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls |
meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun | any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome |
a dull stupid fatuous person | an unforeseen obstacle |
(mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration | the state of inactivity following an interruption |
a period of time spent in military service |
jerk (verb) | hitch (verb) |
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make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion | to hook or entangle |
throw or toss with a quick motion | connect to a vehicle: |
pull, or move with a sudden movement | travel by getting free rides from motorists |
move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions | walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury |
jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched | jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched |