Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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jerk | Yes | No | Yes | No |
tug | Yes | No | Yes | No |
jerk (noun) | tug (noun) |
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an abrupt spasmodic movement | a sudden abrupt pull |
a sudden abrupt pull | a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships |
raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms | |
meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun | |
a dull stupid fatuous person | |
(mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration |
jerk (verb) | tug (verb) |
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make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion | struggle in opposition |
throw or toss with a quick motion | pull hard |
pull, or move with a sudden movement | pull or strain hard at |
move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions | move by pulling hard |
jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched | carry with difficulty |
tow (a vessel) with a tug | |
strive and make an effort to reach a goal |