lurches

[US]/lɜːtʃɪz/
[UK]/lɜrʧɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to defeat
n.an abrupt tilt or sway; staggering or stumbling movement; a setback or failure; a surname (Lurch)
vi.to sway or stagger abruptly; to move unsteadily

Phrases & Collocations

car lurches

boat lurches

body lurches

train lurches

vehicle lurches

ship lurches

forward lurches

sudden lurches

lurches forward

lurches back

Example Sentences

the car lurches forward unexpectedly.

she lurches to the side when she loses her balance.

the boat lurches in the rough sea.

he lurches out of bed in the morning.

the train lurches as it starts moving.

she lurches forward when the elevator stops suddenly.

the crowd lurches when the concert begins.

he lurches back in surprise at the loud noise.

the ship lurches with each wave.

she lurches as she tries to walk on the uneven ground.

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