lurch slightly

Frequency: 6.23.4 per million words

To make a small, sudden movement.

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Examples (10)

  • The old car would lurch slightly when shifting gears.
  • She felt the boat lurch slightly in the choppy water.
  • His head lurched slightly as he drifted off to sleep.
  • The elevator lurched slightly before coming to a stop.
  • The heavy bag caused him to lurch slightly to the side.
  • As the bus turned the corner, it lurched slightly.
  • He caught himself before he could lurch slightly forward.
  • The table lurched slightly when someone bumped into it.
  • Her step lurched slightly as she navigated the uneven path.
  • The sudden brake made the passengers lurch slightly.