LURCHES

(noun, verb)

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There are 9 meanings of the word Lurches.

Lurches - as a noun

An unsteady uneven gait

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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"

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The act of moving forward suddenly

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Lurches - as a verb

Walk as if unable to control one's movements

Example: "The drunken man staggered into the room"

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Move abruptly

Example: "The ship suddenly lurched to the left"

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Move slowly and unsteadily

Example: "The truck lurched down the road"

Loiter about, with no apparent aim

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Defeat by a lurch

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Example Sentences

"The ship lurches violently in the storm."

"He lurches forward to grab the falling book."

"The car suddenly lurches to the left, scaring the passengers."

"As he tries to walk in the dark, he often lurches into walls."

"The toddler lurches across the room, learning to balance."

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Is LURCHES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, lurches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU

US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LURCHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is LURCHES a valid Words With Friends word?

Yes, lurches is valid for Words With Friends

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LURCHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is LURCHES a valid WordFeud word?

Yes, lurches is valid for WordFeud

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LURCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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Anagrams of LURCHES

Starts L Starts LU Starts LUR Starts LURC

Ends S Ends ES Ends HES Ends CHES

Starts L & ends S Starts LU & ends S Starts L & ends ES

Words containing LURCHES Containing L,U,R,C,H,E,S

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