Answer: lurched

AnswerCrossword Clue
LURCHEDStaggered
LURCHEDStaggered.
LURCHEDSwayed suddenly to one side.
LURCHEDCanted; careened
LURCHEDPitched suddenly
lurchedsudden lean to one side
lurchedLURCH, to roll or pitch suddenly
lurchedto stagger