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Lurch (Verb)

Move abruptly; "The ship suddenly lurched to the left".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The car lurched forward when the driver suddenly accelerated.
As she stood up too quickly, the room began to lurch around her.
The elevator lurched to a stop on the 23rd floor, throwing everyone off balance.
The ship suddenly lurched to the left as it navigated through rough waters.
The bus lurched forward, tossing the passengers in their seats.

Defeat by a lurch.

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Move slowly and unsteadily; "The truck lurched down the road".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Walk as if unable to control one's movements; "The drunken man staggered into the room".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

After one too many drinks, he began to lurch toward the door in an unsteady gait.
The intoxicated woman had to lurch against the wall to keep from falling over.
The patient's legs were still weak after the surgery, causing her to lurch as she walked down the hallway.
Dizziness overcame him, and he started to lurch and stumble in every direction.
Weakened by dehydration, the hiker had to lurch from one tree to the next to stay upright.