Yerk \Yerk\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Yerked}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Yerking}.] [See {Yerk}.]
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1. To throw or thrust with a sudden, smart movement; to kick
or strike suddenly; to jerk.
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Their wounded steeds . . .
Yerk out their armed heels at their dead masters.
--Shak.
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2. To strike or lash with a whip. [Obs. or Scot.]
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