Meaning of 'lurch'

noun

an unsteady uneven gait

Synonyms: stumble

noun

the act of moving forward suddenly

Synonyms: lunge

noun

abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance)

Synonyms: pitch

noun

a decisive defeat in a game (especially in cribbage)

verb

defeat by a lurch

Synonyms: skunk

verb

move abruptly

Example: "The ship suddenly lurched to the left"

Synonyms: pitch

verb

walk as if unable to control one's movements

Synonyms: stagger careen reel keel swag

verb

move slowly and unsteadily

Example: "The truck lurched down the road"

verb

loiter about, with no apparent aim

Synonyms: prowl