lurch back

UK
/lɜːtʃ bæk/
US
/lɜrtʃ bæk/

Translations

lurch backverb
lurched back
Past Simple
lurched back
Past Participle
lurching back
Gerund
UK
/lɜːtʃ bæk/
US
/lɜrtʃ bæk/
reculer brusquement
The car lurched back as the driver suddenly hit the brakes.
La voiture a reculé brusquement lorsque le conducteur a soudainement freiné.
Synonyms
back away
draw back

Definitions

lurch backverb
To make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement back to a previous position or state.
The car lurched back as the driver suddenly hit the brakes.