lurch

To lurch is to move suddenly and unsteadily. When you lurch forward, you stumble and fall.

  • His body lurched forward as he fell to the ground.

  • The ship lurches forward as it leaves the port.

Definition of lurch

verb

loiter about, with no apparent aim

Synonyms:

prowl

noun

abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance)

Synonyms:

pitch, pitching

noun

an unsteady uneven gait

Synonyms:

stagger, stumble

verb

move abruptly

Synonyms:

pitch, shift

noun

the act of moving forward suddenly

Synonyms:

lunge

verb

defeat by a lurch

Synonyms:

skunk

verb

walk as if unable to control one's movements

Synonyms:

careen, keel, reel, stagger, swag

noun

a decisive defeat in a game (especially in cribbage)

verb

move slowly and unsteadily

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Example Sentences for lurch

  • 1

    He lurched between the teammates.

  • 2

    Horse lurched as it finishes the race.

  • 3

    The car lurched to the side of the highway and stopped.

  • 4

    Lurch groans at the affront of bringing a weapon into the house.

  • 5

    The Addamses often comment that Lurch is eloquent and vivacious.

  • 6

    Clearly the tug of war is lurching in his direction.

  • 7

    The lilting circus melodies are enlivened by unexpected lurches.

  • 8

    Lurch scares off the thugs and terrifies the assistant crook.

  • 9

    He turned and pushed open the door, lurching forward.

  • 10

    The train lurched and his head struck one of the berths.