sudden+motion
61Accelerometer — An accelerometer is a device for measuring acceleration and gravity induced reaction forces.Single and multi axis models are available to detect magnitude and direction of the acceleration as a vector quantity [http://www.analog.com/en/technical… …
62grab — I. verb (grabbed; grabbing) Etymology: obsolete Dutch or Low German grabben Date: circa 1581 transitive verb 1. to take or seize by or as if by a sudden motion or grasp < grab up an ax > < grabbed the opportunity > < …
63twitch — I. verb Etymology: Middle English twicchen; akin to Old English twiccian to pluck, Old High German gizwickan to pinch Date: 14th century transitive verb to move or pull with a sudden motion ; jerk intransitive verb 1. pull, pluck …
64startle — 1. noun A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger. 2. verb a) To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start. Nothing could startle her, make her scold or make her cry. She did not… …
65start — I. v. n. 1. Shrink, flinch, wince, startle. 2. Depart, set out, set off. 3. Arise, come into existence suddenly. 4. Deviate, digress, differ. 5. Move suddenly, spring, startle. II. v. a. 1. Rouse, alarm, start …
66nip|up — «NIHP UHP», noun. 1. (in gymnastics) a sudden leap to the feet from a reclining position on one s back. 2. any sudden motion; jumping jerk: »My insides started to do nipups (Tallulah Bankhead). 3. Figurative. a stunt; caper; clever performance:… …
67Jolt — Jolt, v. t. 1. To cause to move with a sudden motion, especially an up and down motion, as in a carriage going over rough ground, or on a high trotting horse; as, the horse jolts the rider; fast driving jolts the carriage and the passengers.… …
68To whip in — Whip Whip, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Whipped}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Whipping}.] [OE. whippen to overlay, as a cord, with other cords, probably akin to G. & D. wippen to shake, to move up and down, Sw. vippa, Dan. vippe to swing to and fro, to shake, to… …
69To whip the cat — Whip Whip, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Whipped}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Whipping}.] [OE. whippen to overlay, as a cord, with other cords, probably akin to G. & D. wippen to shake, to move up and down, Sw. vippa, Dan. vippe to swing to and fro, to shake, to… …
70Whip — Whip, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Whipped}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Whipping}.] [OE. whippen to overlay, as a cord, with other cords, probably akin to G. & D. wippen to shake, to move up and down, Sw. vippa, Dan. vippe to swing to and fro, to shake, to toss up …
