yank (v)
jerk#1 (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 35
def pull, or move with a sudden movement
examples He turned the handle and jerked the door open
Frame - 8 Somebody ----s something
Frame - 21 Somebody ----s something PP
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Hypernym pull, draw, force
Derivationally related form jerk → jerk; jerk → jerker
Derivationally related form jerk → jerk
Derivationally related form yank → yanker
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Derivationally related form jerk → jerk; jerker → jerk
Derivationally related form jerk → jerk
Derivationally related form yanker → yank
Hyponym pull, draw, force

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