Looking for the meaning of the word LURCH in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LURCH with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Lurch
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 17th century (as a noun denoting the sudden leaning of a ship to one side): of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ləːtʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger
Short Definition:make abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements
Examples:- the car lurched forward
- Stuart lurched to his feet
- he was lurching from one crisis to the next
Word: Lurch
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ləːtʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an abrupt uncontrolled movement, especially an unsteady tilt or roll
Short Definition:abrupt uncontrolled movement
Examples:- the boat gave a violent lurch and he missed his footing
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