Definition of Lurch
Lurch
lur·ch


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(verb)
To move suddenly and awkwardly, often in an uncontrolled way.

e.g. The car lurch forward when the driver shifted gears too quickly.

(noun)
a sudden swaying, tipping, or jerking movement, such a rolling of a ship to one side;

e.g. During the storm, there was a lurch and the ship swayed in the waves.



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