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lurching

/lɜːrʃɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does lurching mean?

verb

Moving or proceeding with an unsteady, stumbling motion. To move suddenly or violently, often in a way that is uncontrolled or unpredictable.

Example

"The car lurching forward, the driver struggled to regain control."

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