yerk
/jɜː(ɹ)k/verb
Elementary
1
To stab (someone or something).
2
To throw or thrust with a sudden, smart movement; to kick or strike suddenly; to jerk.
3
To strike or lash with a whip or stick.
4
To rouse or excite.
5
To bind or tie with a jerk.
Thesaurus
#archaic#obsolete
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