lurched

[US]/lɜːtʃt/
[UK]/lɜrtʃt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to defeat
n.sudden tilt; stagger; setback; (Lurch) surname; (German) Lurchi
vi.to tilt; to stagger

Phrases & Collocations

lurched forward

lurched suddenly

lurched awkwardly

lurched violently

lurched unexpectedly

lurched back

lurched around

lurched sideways

lurched to stop

lurched in pain

Example Sentences

the car lurched forward unexpectedly.

he lurched to the side to avoid falling.

the ship lurched in the rough seas.

she lurched back in surprise when he shouted.

the train lurched to a stop at the station.

he lurched awkwardly as he tried to dance.

as the earthquake struck, the building lurched violently.

the dog lurched forward to chase the ball.

she lurched in her seat as the bus hit a bump.

the drunk man lurched down the street.

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