jerky movement

Frequency: 6.51.1 per million words

describes a movement that is sudden and not smooth

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Examples (10)

  • The old machine made a jerky movement as it struggled to start.
  • His jerky movement betrayed his anxiety during the presentation.
  • The car's engine made a jerky movement before completely breaking down.
  • She noticed the cat's jerky movement as it stalked its prey.
  • Due to the rough road, the bus driver made several jerky movements.
  • The puppet's jerky movement added to its comical appearance.
  • A sudden loud noise caused him to make a jerky movement of his head.
  • The robot's arm performed a series of jerky movements as it malfunctioned.
  • Her initial attempts at ice skating were characterized by jerky movements.
  • The faulty mechanism produced a jerky movement in the clock's hands.