Meaning Of The Word Clean-and-jerk

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clean-and-jerk in British English
a lift in which the barbell is cleaned and then thrust directly overhead so that the arms are completely extended
noun: a lift in weightlifting in which the weight is held momentarily at shoulder height before being thrust overhead
noun: 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, specifie

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