What does twitchlike mean?
Twitchlike means Resembling a twitch..
Twitchlike
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Resembling a twitch..
Example Sentences
Tomas' hands worked open and closed in a twitchlike grab at the straw, writhing slightly.
Though this research is in the formative stage, I am encouraged by what appears to be a dual manifestation of cardiac and neurological shutoff typified by simultaneous twitchlike movement of the eyes combined with a measurable slackening of the lips.
If a twitchlike increment in force is obtained with stimulation of the nerve innervating part of the contracting muscles, suboptimal motoneuron output is obvious.
Synonyms for twitchlike
Antonyms for twitchlike
Word Forms
- more twitchlike
- most twitchlike
Usage Notes
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How do you use twitchlike in a sentence?
Tomas' hands worked open and closed in a twitchlike grab at the straw, writhing slightly.
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