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| lunge [ lunj ] |
noun (plural lung·es) |
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1. sudden forward movement: a sudden strong attacking movement forward
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2. quick thrust in fencing: in fencing, a sudden thrust made at an opponent
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intransitive verb (past and past participle lunged, present participle lung·ing, 3rd person present singular lung·es) |
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1. move suddenly forward threateningly: to make a sudden attacking movement, thrusting forward
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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
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| [Mid-18th century. Alteration of French allonger< Old French alongier "lengthen" < Latin longus "long"] |
