He made a jerking motion with his hand to signal stop.
jerking movement
Frequency:
65
%
The jerking movement of the train made her feel nauseous.
jerking action
Frequency:
50
%
The jerking action of the machine caused it to malfunction.
jerking reflex
Frequency:
45
%
The doctor tested his jerking reflex to check for any neurological issues.
Idiomatic Expressions for jerking
Phrase: jerk the wheel
Meaning: to suddenly and forcefully change direction while driving a vehicle
Usage: He jerked the wheel to avoid hitting the deer that ran onto the road.