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