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Definition lurch in British English

lurch verb

[intransitive]verb
/lɜː(r)tʃ/
1

to move suddenly in a way that is not smooth or controlled

Example

Joe lurched drunkenly into the room.

Example

The bus finally lurched to a halt outside the school.

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2

if your heart or stomach lurches, it seems to suddenly jump because you are excited or upset

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Definition lurch in British English