Upjerk

Quick meaning: Upjerk is a noun meaning An upward jerk.

Meaning

An upward jerk.

Example Sentences

He continues — "There was the same rear up, with the head bent down, followed by an upjerk of the hind parts; the long sickle-shaped tertials, so noticeable in this species, seemed little if at all expanded, […]

[…] rocky pinnacles, from whence he sends forth a sort of choking chattering song, if such it can be called, or, with an upjerk of the tail, hops away with a loud musical whistle, very much after the manner of the Blackbird.

Word Forms

• upjerks

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