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jerking back

UK
/ˈdʒɜːkɪŋ bæk/
US
/ˈdʒɜrkɪŋ bæk/

Translations

jerk backverb

jerking back

Gerund

jerked back
Past Simple
jerked back
Past Participle
jerking back
Gerund
UK
/dʒɜːk bæk/
US
/dʒɜrk bæk/
tirer brusquement en arrièrePour un mouvement soudain exercé sur un objet ou une partie du corps.
She jerked back her hand when she touched the hot stove.
Elle a tiré brusquement sa main en arrière lorsqu'elle a touché la plaque chaude.
reculer brusquementPour un mouvement involontaire de recul, souvent sous l'effet de la surprise ou d'un choc.
He jerked back in surprise when the balloon popped.
Il a reculé brusquement de surprise quand le ballon a éclaté.
Synonyms
recoil
flinch
pull back
draw back
start back

Definitions

jerk backverb
To suddenly or abruptly pull or move something backward.
She jerked back her hand when she touched the hot stove.
To recoil or flinch backward in response to a sudden shock or surprise.
He jerked back in surprise when the balloon popped.
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