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lurch

UK
/lɜːtʃ/
US
/lɜrtʃ/
lurch back
lurchnoun
lurches
pl
UK
/lɜːtʃ/
US
/lɜrtʃ/
Translations
The ship gave a lurch as it hit the rough waves.
Le navire a fait une embardée en heurtant les vagues agitées.
Additional translations
embarrasSens figuré.
Definitions
A sudden, unsteady movement or series of movements.
The ship gave a lurch as it hit the rough waves.
A difficult or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape.
He was left in the lurch when his partner quit the project unexpectedly.
Synonyms
sway
tilt
swaying
jerk
stagger
lurchverb
lurched
Past Simple
lurched
Past Participle
lurching
ing-form
UK
/lɜːtʃ/
US
/lɝtʃ/
Translations
embarderSurtout pour un véhicule ou un bateau.
The car lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes suddenly.
La voiture a embardé vers l'avant quand le conducteur a brusquement appuyé sur les freins.
Additional translations
tituberSens de mouvement brusque et chancelant, surtout pour une personne.
Definitions
To make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements.
The car lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes suddenly.
To stagger or sway suddenly.
He lurched to his feet after tripping over the rug.
Synonyms
careen
sway
tilt
wobble
stagger
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