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lunge (1)

lunge [ lunj ]


noun  (plural lung·es)
Definition:
 
1. sudden forward movement: a sudden strong attacking movement forward

2. quick thrust in fencing: in fencing, a sudden thrust made at an opponent



intransitive verb  (past and past participle lunged, present participle lung·ing, 3rd person present singular lung·es)
Definition:
 
1. move suddenly forward threateningly: to make a sudden attacking movement, thrusting forward

2. make quick thrust in fencing: in fencing, to execute a sudden thrust at an opponent, especially with the sword or épée extended parallel to the floor

[Mid-18th century. Alteration of French allonger< Old French alongier "lengthen" < Latin longus "long"]
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