Lurch
Pronunciation: /ˈlɜːrtʃ/
Lurch (verb)
- to move suddenly and unsteadily in one direction
- to change direction or position suddenly, often causing surprise
Examples
- The car lurched forward unexpectedly.
- She lurched to the side to avoid the obstacle.
Common collocations: lurch forward, lurch to a stop, lurch from, lurch unpredictably, a sudden lurch
Lurch (noun)
- a sudden, unsteady movement forward or to the side
- a difficult or awkward situation that is hard to escape
Examples
- The lurch of the train startled the passengers.
- With a lurch, the boat began to move.