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Jerk
01
viande séchée, viande jerk
meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun
02
le jerk, la danse jerk
a dance style characterized by sharp, exaggerated movements of the arms, shoulders, and legs, often performed to hip hop or electronic music
03
a mean, selfish, or obnoxious person
Informal
Offensive04
saccade, mouvement brusque
an abrupt spasmodic movement
05
saccade, secousse
a sudden abrupt pull
Exemples
He felt a jerk on the fishing line, signaling a catch.
Il a senti un saccade sur la ligne de pêche, signalant une prise.
06
épaulé-jeté, jerk
raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms
07
saccade, à-coup
(mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration
to jerk
01
saccader, avoir un mouvement brusque
to move abruptly in a short, sudden manner
Intransitive
Exemples
The boat jerked as it hit a wave, causing everyone on board to sway.
Le bateau a saccadé lorsqu'il a heurté une vague, faisant vaciller tout le monde à bord.
02
secouer, tirer brusquement
to cause to move abruptly and with a sudden, sharp motion
Transitive: to jerk sth
Exemples
She jerked the cord to turn off the malfunctioning lamp.
Elle a secoué le cordon pour éteindre la lampe en panne.
03
jeter brusquement, lancer violemment
to throw or toss something abruptly and with a sudden, sharp motion
Transitive: to jerk sth
Exemples
Startled by a sudden movement, she jerked the ball across the room.
Surprise par un mouvement soudain, elle lança brusquement la balle à travers la pièce.
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