jerky motion
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describes a motion that is sudden and abrupt
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Examples (10)
- The old bus made a jerky motion as it pulled away from the stop.
- With a jerky motion, the robot arm picked up the delicate object.
- He controlled the joystick, making the game character move in a jerky motion.
- The car came to a sudden halt with a jerky motion.
- A jerky motion indicated that the old machinery was struggling.
- The dancer incorporated a series of jerky motions into her experimental routine.
- Despite the pilot's efforts, the plane experienced some jerky motions during turbulence.
- The cat's tail twitched with a quick, jerky motion as it stalked its prey.
- She tried to smooth out the fabric, but her hands made a jerky motion from nervousness.
- The inexperienced driver caused the car to lurch with a jerky motion.