jerk spasmodically
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To move in sudden, brief, and irregular bursts.
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- His leg muscles began to jerk spasmodically after the intense workout.
- The old engine began to jerk spasmodically before finally giving out.
- The old engine coughed and jerked spasmodically before finally starting.
- His leg would often jerk spasmodically when he was under extreme stress.
- Her hand would jerk spasmodically whenever she tried to write.
- A short circuit caused the robotic arm to jerk spasmodically and unpredictably.
- The puppet's limbs jerked spasmodically as the strings were pulled.
- She noticed her pet's tail jerking spasmodically while it was dreaming.
- After the accident, his body continued to jerk spasmodically for a few moments.
- The sudden cold made his entire body jerk spasmodically.
- The machine jerked spasmodically, indicating a severe malfunction.
- For a few seconds, the faulty elevator jerked spasmodically downwards.
- A sudden noise made the cat's tail jerk spasmodically.
- Despite her efforts, her fingers continued to jerk spasmodically due to the tremor.
- He watched the tiny creature's antennae jerk spasmodically in response to light.
- The dying fish jerked spasmodically on the deck for a few desperate moments.
- The fishing line jerked spasmodically, signaling a fish on the hook.
- He felt his eyelids jerk spasmodically from lack of sleep.
- His eyelids began to jerk spasmodically from extreme fatigue.
- The outdated machinery would frequently jerk spasmodically, causing production delays.