A sudden or unsteady movement.
the lurch of a ship, or of a drunkard
To make such a sudden, unsteady movement.
To swallow or eat greedily; to devour; hence, to swallow up.
An old game played with dice and counters; a variety of the game of tables.
A double score in cribbage for the winner when his/her adversary has been left in the lurch.
To leave someone in the lurch; to cheat.
To rob.
To evade by stooping; to lurk.