lurch backwards

Frequency: 4.51.5 per million words

To make a sudden, unsteady movement in a backward direction.

backwardsverb + backwards

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lurch

Examples (10)

  • The train lurched backwards suddenly, causing several passengers to lose their balance.
  • He lurched backwards in shock when the snake appeared at his feet.
  • As the earthquake hit, the entire building seemed to lurch backwards.
  • She lost her footing on the slippery rock and began to lurch backwards towards the water.
  • The old truck lurched backwards down the slope before the brakes finally caught.
  • Startled by the loud noise, the deer lurched backwards into the forest.
  • The fighter lurched backwards to dodge the punch, narrowly avoiding the blow.
  • Feeling a sudden wave of dizziness, he had to grab the wall to prevent himself from lurching backwards.
  • The mechanical puppet lurched backwards and forwards in a clumsy, repetitive dance.
  • When the ship was hit by a large wave, everyone on deck lurched backwards.