Lurch: meaning, definitions and examples

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lurch

[ ləːtʃ ]

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sudden movement

A lurch is a sudden movement, especially an unsteady one.

Synonyms

jerk, jolt, sudden movement

Examples of usage

The boat gave a lurch as it hit the rough waves.
She felt a lurch in her stomach as the roller coaster went down.

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sudden change or turn of events

A lurch can also refer to a sudden change or turn of events, often in a negative way.

Synonyms

sudden change, unexpected turn

Examples of usage

The company experienced a lurch in its stock price after the scandal.
The sudden lurch in the political landscape surprised everyone.

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move abruptly or unsteadily

To lurch means to move abruptly or unsteadily.

Synonyms

lunge, stagger, sway

Examples of usage

The car lurched forward as he stepped on the gas.
She lurched to her feet, feeling dizzy.

Translations

Translations of the word "lurch" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tremor

🇮🇳 लुड़कना

🇩🇪 schlingern

🇮🇩 terhuyung

🇺🇦 похитуватися

🇵🇱 chwiejnym krokiem

🇯🇵 よろめく

🇫🇷 tituber

🇪🇸 tambalearse

🇹🇷 sarsılmak

🇰🇷 비틀거리다

🇸🇦 يتمايل

🇨🇿 kolíbat se

🇸🇰 kolísať sa

🇨🇳 摇摆

🇸🇮 prikloniti se

🇮🇸 vaggast

🇰🇿 бұлғақтау

🇬🇪 ძირითადად წვალება

🇦🇿 sarsıntı

🇲🇽 tambalearse

Word origin

The word 'lurch' originated in the late 16th century, possibly from Middle French 'lourche' meaning a game of dice, or from the verb 'lourcher' meaning to move unsteadily. Over time, the word evolved to its current meanings relating to sudden movements or changes. It has been used in English literature and everyday language to describe abrupt actions or unexpected shifts in various contexts.