twitch

TWITCH, v.t. To pull with a sudden jerk; to pluck with a short, quick motion; to snatch; as, to twitch one by the sleeve; to twitch a thing out of another's hand; to twitch off clusters of grapes.

TWITCH, n. A pull with a jerk; a short, sudden, quick pull; as a twitch by the sleeve.

1. A short spasmodic contraction of the fibers or muscles; as a twitch in the side; convulsive twitches.