He gave it a short, sharp jerk, and it came away in his hand.

It gave a short jerk and darted away into the weeds.

The Boss gave one short jerk of his head toward the door.

Through the open doors he could see her begin to rock in little short jerks.

Her mouth tightened, but she gave a short jerk of the head.

He moved his head, a short jerk toward the busy Rifle.

So he nodded with a short jerk of his head.

A pair of legs walking with short jerks near the table.

He didn't answer, but gave a short jerk of his pistol, giving me leave.

He lifted his head from the floor in short jerks and finally flopped down, not moving.