JERKINGS Synonyms

• (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

• a periodically recurring phenomenon that alternately increases and decreases some quantity

• the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart

• shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

• shake with fast, tremulous movements

• shake with seismic vibrations

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

• a shaky motion

• case for holding arrows

• the act of vibrating

• shake with fast, tremulous movements

• move back and forth very rapidly

• move with or as if with a regular alternating motion

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

• an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)

• shake, as from cold

• tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

• a painful and involuntary muscular contraction

• (pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel)

• an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)

• a small earthquake

• shaking or trembling (usually resulting from weakness or stress or disease)

• shake with seismic vibrations

• a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition

• make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

• move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions

• toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air

• squeeze tightly between the fingers

• move or pull with a sudden motion

• lacking a steady rhythm

• without regard for rhythm

• meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun

• lacking a steady rhythm

• marked by abrupt transitions

• having or revealing stupidity

• a sudden jarring impact

• an abrupt spasmodic movement

• move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion

• disturb (someone's) composure

• a rapid, jerky movement of the eyes between positions of rest

• an abrupt spasmodic movement