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   Lunge

   /lənj/

   

   noun

   • 1. a sudden forward thrust of the body, typically with an arm outstretched to attack someone or seize something: "he made a lunge at her"
   • ▪ the basic attacking move in fencing, in which the leading foot is thrust forward with the knee bent while the back leg remains straightened.
   • ▪ an exercise or gymnastic movement resembling the lunge of a fencer.

   verb

   • 1. make a lunge: "John lunged forward and grabbed him by the throat"
   • ▪ make a sudden forward thrust with (a part of the body or a weapon): "Billy lunged his spear at the fish"

   Word Origin mid 18th century: from earlier allonge, from French allonger ‘lengthen’.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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   Lunge definition: A sudden thrust or pass, as with a sword.

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   Apr 26, 2024 · a sudden forward motion. 2. fencing. a thrust made by advancing the front foot and straightening the back leg, extending the sword arm forwards. verb. 3. to move or cause to move with a lunge. 4. (intransitive) fencing. to make a lunge. Collins English Dictionary.

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   Definition of lunge noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   lunge meaning, definition, what is lunge: to make a sudden strong movement towards...: Learn more.

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   Lunge definition: a sudden forward thrust, as with a sword or knife; stab. See examples of LUNGE used in a sentence.

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   What does the verb lunge mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb lunge. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. lunge has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. fencing (1800s) boxing (1800s) Entry status.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › lungeLunge Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   : to move or reach forward in a sudden, forceful way. He lunged at me with his knife. She lunged across the table. The crocodile lunged at its prey. The dog lunged for his throat. LUNGE meaning: a sudden forward movement.