Suddenly a particularly violent jerk led it into one of the great beams.

There was another violent jerk as he gave it gas and brake at the same time.

Her whole body contracted with a violent jerk and she let out a low moan.

It seemed impossible that any tackle could stand these short violent jerks.

The hot coffee got a violent jerk and some drops fell on to his bare arm.

At the same time, the ship gave a violent jerk.

There was a violent jerk, and he felt his feet leave the ground.

Just a constant push against your hand, not a violent jerk.

My body gave a violent jerk, then collapsed, pitching heavily forward into the water.

I had expected a violent jerk at starting, a giddy sense of speed.