Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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jolt | Yes | No | Yes | No |
jerk | Yes | No | Yes | No |
jolt (noun) | jerk (noun) |
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an abrupt spasmodic movement | an abrupt spasmodic movement |
a sudden jarring impact | a sudden abrupt pull |
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 |
jolt (verb) | jerk (verb) |
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disturb (someone's) composure | make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion |
move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion | throw or toss with a quick motion |
pull, or move with a sudden movement | |
move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions | |
jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched |