About The Word Yerk
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What's The Definition Of Yerk?Synonyms | Synonyms for Yerk: Related Terms | Find terms related to Yerk: See Also | Yerk In Webster's Dictionary \Yerk\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Yerked}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Yerking}.] [See {Yerk}.]
1. To throw or thrust with a sudden, smart movement; to kick
or strike suddenly; to jerk.
Their wounded steeds . . . Yerk out their armed
heels at their dead masters. --Shak.
2. To strike or lash with a whip. [Obs. or Scot.]
\Yerk\, v. i. 1. To throw out the heels; to kick; to jerk. They flirt, they yerk, they backward . . . fling. --Drayton. 2. To move a quick, jerking motion. \Yerk\, n. A sudden or quick thrust or motion; a jerk. |
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