Lurch — synonyms, definition

1. lurch (Noun)

6 synonyms

bent disposition inclination penchant pitching tendency

4 definitions

lurch (Noun) — An unsteady uneven gait.

lurch (Noun) — A decisive defeat in a game (especially in cribbage).

lurch (Noun) — Abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance). ex. "the lurch and tossing was quite exciting"

lurch (Noun) — The act of moving forward suddenly.

7 types of

defeat gait licking motility motion move movement

4 types

careen rock sway tilt

1 topic

ship

62 synonyms

blunder bob bound bumble bungle burst cant careen charge dash dip dive ebb err fall flop heave incline jerk jiggle • • •

5 definitions

lurch (Verb) — Walk as if unable to control one's movements. ex. "The drunken man lurched into the room"

lurch (Verb) — Move abruptly. ex. "The ship suddenly lurched to the left"

lurch (Verb) — Move slowly and unsteadily. ex. "The truck lurched down the road"

lurch (Verb) — Loiter about, with no apparent aim.

lurch (Verb) — (card game) defeat by a lurch.

22 types of

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