Lurch (Noun)
Meaning 1
A decisive defeat in a game (especially in cribbage).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 2
The act of moving forward suddenly.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
An unsteady uneven gait.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The patient's lurch down the hallway was a clear indication that she needed physical therapy to regain her balance.
- After the accident, he walked with a noticeable lurch, favoring his injured leg.
- The old man's lurch was so pronounced that it was almost as if he was dancing down the street.
- Her lurch was so unpredictable that it was difficult to walk beside her without worrying that she would stumble.
- The football player's lurch off the field was a sign that he had suffered a serious injury.