Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Lurch.
How to pronounce lurch:
US
Lurch - as a noun
A decisive defeat in a game (especially in cribbage)
Abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance)
Example: "The pitching and tossing was quite exciting"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pitch12pitching16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motility13motion8move9movement15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lurch - as a verb
Walk as if unable to control one's movements
Example: "The drunken man staggered into the room"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
careen8keel8reel4stagger9swag8Move abruptly
Example: "The ship suddenly lurched to the left"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pitch12shift11Move slowly and unsteadily
Example: "The truck lurched down the road"
Example Sentences
"He lurched forward as the bus suddenly stopped."
"The drunk man lurched from side to side as he walked."
"The boat lurched violently in the stormy sea."
"The car lurched forward when the traffic light turned green."
"Her heart lurched when she saw him walking towards her."
Word Game Points
Is LURCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lurch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LURCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is LURCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lurch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLURCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is LURCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lurch is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLURCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
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