jerk / jerque [ʤɜrk]
jerk – n. & v. – n. – 1. a sudden, sharp movement; 2. a quick involuntary muscle movement; 3. an abrupt series of notes; 4. spicy, dried lean meat; 5. an annoying person; v. – 1. make a quick, sharp movement with a leash, whip etc.; 2. make a sudden, short movement, twitch; 3. ridicule, sneer; 4. cure thin strips of meat by drying it especially in the sun
jerque – v. – check a vessel for contraband, also to check the bill of lading