lurch Synonyms
lurch Meaning
lurch (n)
an unsteady uneven gait
a decisive defeat in a game (especially in cribbage)
abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance)
the act of moving forward suddenly
lurch (v)
walk as if unable to control one's movements
move abruptly
move slowly and unsteadily
loiter about, with no apparent aim
defeat by a lurch
lurch (v. i.)
To swallow or eat greedily; to devour; hence, to swallow up.
To roll or sway suddenly to one side, as a ship or a drunken man.
To withdraw to one side, or to a private place; to lurk.
To dodge; to shift; to play tricks.
lurch (n.)
An old game played with dice and counters; a variety of the game of tables.
A double score in cribbage for the winner when his adversary has been left in the lurch.
A sudden roll of a ship to one side, as in heavy weather; hence, a swaying or staggering movement to one side, as that by a drunken man. Fig.: A sudden and capricious inclination of the mind.
lurch (v. t.)
To leave in the lurch; to cheat.
To steal; to rob.
lurch Sentence Examples
- The car lurched forward as the driver suddenly accelerated.
- The boat lurched violently as it hit a rogue wave.
- The injured man lurched to his feet despite the excruciating pain.
- The intoxicated student staggered and lurched as he tried to walk.
- The earthquake caused the building to lurch alarmingly.
- The horse reared and lurched backwards, nearly unseating its rider.
- The zombie lurched towards its prey, its arms outstretched.
- The roller coaster lurched and plunged, giving its riders a thrilling experience.
- The drunkard lurched into the street, oblivious to the oncoming traffic.
- The climber lurched upwards, desperately trying to scale the sheer rock face.
FAQs About the word lurch
an unsteady uneven gait, a decisive defeat in a game (especially in cribbage), abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance), the act of m
sway, rock, shake, roll, tumble, falter, wabble, stumble, vibrate, toss
win, success, triumph, triumph, victory,victory, win, success,sweep, accomplishment
The car lurched forward as the driver suddenly accelerated.
The boat lurched violently as it hit a rogue wave.
The injured man lurched to his feet despite the excruciating pain.
The intoxicated student staggered and lurched as he tried to walk.
