LURCH
Scrabble letter values: L1U1R1C3H4 = 10
Definition
- noun an unsteady uneven gait. — synonyms: stumble, stagger
- noun a decisive defeat in a game (especially in cribbage).
- noun abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance). — synonyms: pitch, pitching
- noun the act of moving forward suddenly. — synonyms: lunge
- verb walk as if unable to control one's movements. — synonyms: stagger, reel, keel, swag, careen
- verb move abruptly. — synonyms: pitch, shift
- verb move slowly and unsteadily.
- verb loiter about, with no apparent aim. — synonyms: prowl
- verb defeat by a lurch. — synonyms: skunk
Examples
- “the pitching and tossing was quite exciting”
- “The drunken man staggered into the room”
- “The ship suddenly lurched to the left”