jerk back

Examples (10)

• She jerked her hand back instinctively.
• The driver jerked back the steering wheel to avoid the collision.
• His head jerked back in surprise when he heard the news.
• The sudden noise made the cat jerk back from the window.
• I had to jerk my arm back quickly to prevent it from getting caught.
• As the train started, she jerked back against the seat.
• He watched the boxer jerk his head back from the opponent's punch.
• The child jerked back his hand when he touched the hot stove.
• Whenever I tried to approach, the shy animal would jerk back.
• The fishing line jerked back violently, indicating a strong bite.