ジャーク
Meanings
1
clean and jerk
Weightlifting term; refers specifically to the 'jerk' portion of the clean and jerk lift. Often used in compound form クリーンアンドジャーク.
from English jerk
See also: スナッチ
He set a new personal best in the jerk.
The clean and jerk is one of the weightlifting events.
Usage patterns
- ジャークを決めるto successfully complete the jerk lift
The athlete nailed the final jerk and won the gold medal.
- ジャークに失敗するto fail the jerk lift
He failed the jerk and dropped the barbell.