#1 jolt n. [jar, jounce, shock] a sudden jarring impact; "the door closed with a jolt"; "all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers". wn
#2 jolt v. [jar] move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion. wn
#3 jolt n. [jerk, jerking, saccade] an abrupt spasmodic movement. wn
#4 jolt v. disturb (someone's) composure; "The audience was jolted by the play". wn
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