Definitions

1. noun

A person who jerks or pulls something; a person who works with heavy machinery or equipment, especially in agriculture or construction.

“The farmhand was a skilled jerker who could operate the combine with ease.”

2. noun

A type of mechanical device used for lifting or pulling heavy loads.

“The farmer used a jerker to lift the heavy bales of hay into the barn.”

3. noun

A type of fishing rod with a mechanical device that jerks the bait or lure.

“The angler used a jerker to catch a large fish in the river.”

4. verb

To pull or jerk something with sudden force.

“The horse jerked its head free from the rider’s grip.”

5. verb

To move or operate something with sudden, jerky movements.

“The machine jerked and stuttered as it tried to start up.”