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lurch

1 lurch /ˈlɚtʃ/ verb
lurches; lurched; lurching
1 lurch
/ˈlɚtʃ/
verb
lurches; lurched; lurching
Britannica Dictionary definition of LURCH
[no object]
: to make a sudden sideways or forward motion
: to move or walk in an awkward or unsteady way
often used figuratively
2 lurch /ˈlɚtʃ/ noun
plural lurches
2 lurch
/ˈlɚtʃ/
noun
plural lurches
Britannica Dictionary definition of LURCH
[count]
: a sudden sideways or forward movement
compare 3lurch
3 lurch /ˈlɚtʃ/ noun
3 lurch
/ˈlɚtʃ/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of LURCH

leave (someone) in the lurch

: to leave someone without help or protection when it is needed
compare 2lurch