Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Lurches.
Lurches - 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)
Lurches - 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 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."
Word Game Points
Is LURCHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lurches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LURCHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is LURCHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lurches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLURCHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is LURCHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lurches is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLURCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
