Word of the Day – lurch

April 28, 2010 · Filed under Word of the Day · Tagged , ,

lurch (noun)

Pronunciation: LERTCH

What does it mean?

: a sudden swaying or tipping movement; also : a staggering gait

How do you use it?: During the parade, the huge and menacing dragon balloon moved toward us with a lurch, and we quickly jumped back out of its way.

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