Yerk
Pronunciation: /jɚk/
Yerk (verb)
- to move or pull something quickly and suddenly
Examples
- The car yerked forward unexpectedly.
- She yerked the rope to get his attention.
Common collocations: yerk forward, yerk suddenly, a sudden yerk, a yerk on
Yerk (noun)
- a quick and sudden pull or jerk
Examples
- He felt a yerk on the fishing line.
- A yerk on the leash startled the dog.