lunge

²lunge

verb

lungedlung·ing

Definition of LUNGE

intransitive verb

: to make a lunge : move with or as if with a lunge

transitive verb

: to thrust or propel (as a blow) in a lunge

Examples of LUNGE

1. He lunged at me with his knife.
2. She lunged across the table.
3. The crocodile lunged at its prey.
4. The dog lunged for his throat.

First Known Use of LUNGE

1772