Yerk (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Yerked (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Yerking.] [See Yerk.]
1.
To throw or thrust with a sudden, smart movement; to kick or strike suddenly; to jerk.
Their wounded steeds . . .
Yerk out their armed heels at their dead masters.
Shak.
2.
To strike or lash with a whip.
[Obs. or Scot.]
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Yerk, v. i.
1.
To throw out the heels; to kick; to jerk.
They flirt, they yerk, they backward . . . fling.
Drayton.
2.
To move a quick, jerking motion.
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Yerk, n.
A sudden or quick thrust or motion; a jerk.
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