definition of
jolt

[1] #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] #2 jolt v. [jar] move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion. wn

[3] #3 jolt n. [jerk, jerking, saccade] an abrupt spasmodic movement. wn

[4] #4 jolt v. disturb (someone's) composure; "The audience was jolted by the play". wn