LURCHING

(noun, verb)

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There are 9 meanings of the word Lurching.

Lurching - 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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Lurching - 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 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."

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Is LURCHING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, lurching is valid for both Scrabble US and EU

US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
LURCHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is LURCHING a valid WordFeud word?

Yes, lurching is valid for WordFeud

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LURCHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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Word Variations & Relations

Anagrams of LURCHING

Starts L Starts LU Starts LUR Starts LURC

Ends G Ends NG Ends ING Ends HING

Starts L & ends G Starts LU & ends G Starts L & ends NG

Words containing LURCHING Containing L,U,R,C,H,I,N,G

A-Z Proximities

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