1. sudden unsteady movements

1. moves suddenly and unsteadily in a particular direction

Examples

• The drunk man lurches down the sidewalk.
• She lurches forward when the bus stops suddenly.
• The ship lurches violently in the storm.
• He felt dizzy and lurches toward the wall.
• The car lurches to a stop at the red light.
• The train’s sudden lurches made passengers grab their seats.
• After several lurches, the old truck finally started moving smoothly.