Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Lurching.
Lurching - as a noun
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)
pitch12pitching16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motility13motion8move9movement15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lurching - as a verb
Walk as if unable to control one's movements
Example: "The drunken man staggered into the room"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
careen8keel8reel4stagger9swag8Move abruptly
Example: "The ship suddenly lurched to the left"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pitch12shift11Move slowly and unsteadily
Example: "The truck lurched down the road"
Example Sentences
"The lurching bus made me feel queasy."
"He attempted to walk in a lurching manner after his injury."
"The lurching boat caused everyone to lose their balance."
"During the storm, the lurching tree branches scratched against the window."
"The lurching car suddenly came to a halt."
Word Game Points
Is LURCHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lurching is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LURCHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is LURCHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lurching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLURCHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is LURCHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lurching is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLURCHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.