Pronunciation: /ˈlɜrtʃɪŋ/
verb to make a sudden, unsteady movement forward or sideways
A1 The ship was lurching in the rough seas.
A2 The drunk man was lurching down the street.
B1 The car suddenly started lurching forward as the driver pressed on the gas pedal.
B2 The injured hiker was lurching along the trail, trying to make it back to the campsite.
C1 The economy seems to be lurching towards a recession.
C2 The political situation in the country is lurching from one crisis to another.
adjective moving with abrupt, unsteady motions
A1 The lurching bus made me feel sick.
A2 She held onto the railing to steady herself on the lurching boat.
B1 The lurching movements of the roller coaster thrilled the riders.
B2 The lurching car came to a sudden stop at the red light.
C1 The lurching of the ship in the storm was unsettling for the passengers.
C2 The lurching motion of the elevator made her feel dizzy.
formal The ship was lurching in the rough seas, making it difficult for passengers to walk.
informal I felt like I was lurching around after getting off the roller coaster.
slang He was lurching all over the dance floor after too many drinks.
figurative Her emotions were lurching from one extreme to the other during the stressful situation.
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