Lurch

To lurch means to move suddenly and in a shaky way, like when you trip or lose your balance while walking.

Examples

• When the school bus hit a bump, we all felt it lurch to one side, making us giggle.
• As I rode my bike down the hill, I had to quickly steer to avoid a lurch that could make me fall.
• The puppy started to lurch forward when it saw the squirrel running across the yard.

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