Answer: yerk

AnswerCrossword Clue
yerkkick or jerk
yerkto jerk
yerkto beat vigorously thrash
yerkto strike or whip
yerkto pull (stitches) tight or bind tightly
yerkto kick
yerkattack or excite vigorously goad
yerkthud or blow, as from a stick
yerkto enter into something eagerly
yerkto move (a part of one's body) with a jerk
yerkto rise suddenly
yerkto stir up; arouse; excite