2 Metaphors for jerked

When the time came to do anything, and I could see what to do, I was ready to do it; but there was no use of waking them up now and setting their minds on edge, when they were all comfortable in their beds, thinking that every jerk of the Devil's arm was a little twist in the current that was carrying them to Calcutta or some other desirable port.

Again the jerks, the rubbing of the eyes, and the Indian maid is once more Mr. Copeland.

2 Metaphors for  jerked