lunge (n.)

  1. the act of moving forward suddenly

    [ Syn: lurch ]

  2. (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward

    [ Syn: straight thrust , passado ]

    lunge (v.)

  1. make a thrusting forward movement

    [ Syn: hurl , hurtle , thrust ]

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