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lurch

/lɜːrtʃ/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does lurch mean?

verb, noun

To move suddenly and clumsily, often because of a loss of balance or control. A sudden, unsteady movement, often of a person or vehicle.

Example

"The bus lurches forward as the driver accelerates."

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