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LURCHED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Lurched.

Lurched - as a noun

An unsteady uneven gait

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
staggerstumble

A decisive defeat in a game (especially in cribbage)

Abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance)

Example: "The pitching and tossing was quite exciting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pitchpitching
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motilitymotionmovemovement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of moving forward suddenly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lunge

Lurched - as a verb

Walk as if unable to control one's movements

Example: "The drunken man staggered into the room"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
careenkeelreelstaggerswag

Move abruptly

Example: "The ship suddenly lurched to the left"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pitchshift

Move slowly and unsteadily

Example: "The truck lurched down the road"

Loiter about, with no apparent aim

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prowl

Defeat by a lurch

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
skunk

Example Sentences

"The ship lurched suddenly, causing everyone to lose their balance."
"He lurched forward as the car came to a sudden stop."
"The bus lurched forward when the driver slammed on the brakes."
"As she stood up too quickly, everything around her lurched and spun."
"My heart lurched in my chest as I heard the unexpected news."
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Word Game Points

Is LURCHED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lurched is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LURCHED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is LURCHED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lurched is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LURCHED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is LURCHED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lurched is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LURCHED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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