jerk vs pull

jerk and pull both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
jerk	Yes	No	Yes	No
pull	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, pull is a hypernym of jerk; that is, pull is a word with a broader meaning than jerk:

jerk: a sudden abrupt pull
pull: the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

Other hypernyms of jerk include pulling.

As verbs, pull is a hypernym of jerk; that is, pull is a word with a broader meaning than jerk:

Other hypernyms of jerk include draw.

jerk (noun)	pull (noun)
an abrupt spasmodic movement	the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
a sudden abrupt pull	a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms	a sustained effort
meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun	a device used for pulling something
a dull stupid fatuous person	special advantage or influence
(mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration	the force used in pulling
	a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

jerk (verb)	pull (verb)
make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion	strain abnormally
throw or toss with a quick motion	take away
pull, or move with a sudden movement	take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for
move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions	cause to move by pulling
jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched	tear or be torn violently
	direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
	hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing
	apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion
	strip of feathers
	remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
	steer into a certain direction
	move into a certain direction
	operate when rowing a boat
	bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover
	rein in to keep from winning a race
	cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense
	perform an act, usually with a negative connotation