adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a jerky movement (= with many starts and stops )
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the jerky movements of a frightened horse
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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jerky guys
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the jerky motion of old movies
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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A firm, steady pressure should be applied - avoid jerky movements.
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Habitually swims, with jerky forward movement; sometimes dives.
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Make irregular pulls, and the kite will respond with similar jerky movements.
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On no account should they be pushed straight up or in a jerky movement.
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Sea water leaked from his mouth, his breath gasped in jerky spasms.
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To compensate for this, they move their heads in a jerky fashion.