lunge
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noun \ˈlənj\Definition of LUNGE
1
: a quick thrust or jab (as of a sword) usually made by leaning or striding forward
2
: a sudden forward rush or reach <made a lunge to catch the ball>
See Examples of LUNGE
- He made a lunge at me with his knife.
- He made a desperate lunge for the ball.
Origin of LUNGE
modification of French allonge extension, reach, from Old French alonge, from alongier to lengthen, from Vulgar Latin *allongare, from Latin ad- ad- + Late Latin longare, from Latin longus long
First Known Use: 1748
2lunge
verblungedlung·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
- He lunged at me with his knife.
- She lunged across the table.
- The crocodile lunged at its prey.
- The dog lunged for his throat.
First Known Use of LUNGE
1772
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