First Known Use: 1748
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1lunge
noun \ˈlənj\
: a sudden forward movement
Full 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>
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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
2lunge
verb
: to move or reach forward in a sudden, forceful way
lungedlung·ing
Full 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
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First Known Use of LUNGE
1772
LUNGE Defined for Kids
1lunge
noun \ˈlənj\
Definition of LUNGE for Kids
: a sudden movement forward <… the shark opened his mouth … and made a lunge at the peach. — Roald Dahl, James and the Giant Peach>
2lunge
verb
lungedlung·ing
Definition of LUNGE for Kids
: to move or reach forward in a sudden forceful way <She lunged across the table.>
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