clean and jerk: Meaning and Definition of

clean' and jerk'

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— Weight Lifting. Weight Lifting.
  1. a lift in which a barbell is raised from the floor to shoulder height where it is brought to rest and then, with a lunging movement by the lifter, is thrust overhead so the arms extend straight in the air, being held in this position for a short, specified length of time.
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