Abrupt unsteady movement (5)

I believe the answer is:

lurch

(Other definitions for lurch that I've seen before include "Stagger; abandoned, if left in it" , "Abrupt uncontrolled movement - something not to be left in?" , "Walk with an unsteady uneven gait" , "Sudden unsteady move" , "Move forward suddenly and unsteadily" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.