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lunging Definition


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lunge
noun
    1. A sudden plunge forwards.
      Thesaurus: pass, swipe, jab, cut.
    2. fencing.
      A sudden thrust with a sword.
verb, intr lunged, lunging
    1. To make a sudden strong or thrusting movement forwards.
      Thesaurus: charge, bound, plunge, strike, poke, thrust, pounce.
    2. fencing.
      To make a sudden forward movement with a sword.
Etymology: 18c: from French allonger to lengthen.

Phrasal Verb: lunge at someone or something
    To make a sudden forward movement towards them or it.


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