Lurch definition

(1) An unsteady uneven gait

(2) The act of moving forward suddenly

(3) Abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance)

"The pitching and tossing was quite exciting"

(4) A decisive defeat in a game (especially in cribbage)

(5) Defeat by a lurch

(6) Move abruptly

"The ship suddenly lurched to the left"

(7) Walk as if unable to control one's movements

"The drunken man staggered into the room"

(8) Move slowly and unsteadily

"The truck lurched down the road"

(9) Loiter about, with no apparent aim