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Answer for the clue "Jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched, as of horses ", 7 letters:
jerking

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WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
adj. not having a steady rhythm; "an arrhythmic heartbeat" [syn: arrhythmic , jerky , unsteady ] n. an abrupt spasmodic movement [syn: jerk , jolt ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A motion that jerks; a jerk. vb. (present participle of jerk English)

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Jerking \Jerk"ing\, n. The act of pulling, pushing, or throwing, with a jerk. -- Jerk"ing*ly , adv.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Jerking may refer to: Jerkin' , a dance Jerking off, masturbation

Usage examples of jerking.

The jerkings gave way to little twitchings and jactitations and the livid colour was replaced by a leaden grey, infinitely more horrible.

Chokings and nervous jerkings, however, are nothing new to me when I think with anxiety of those I love.