Lunge ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Lunge ( verb )

1. To make a sudden forward movement or thrust, typically with a weapon.
2. To move forward suddenly and with force.

Origin:

Mid 17th century (as a noun denoting a sudden forward movement): from french allonge "a stretch", from latin longus "long".

Examples:

1. The fencer lunged forward to score a point.
2. She lunged at him with a knife.
3. The boxer lunged forward with a punch.
4. He lunged for the ball but missed it.
5. The gymnast lunged forward in her tumbling pass.

(As a noun)

Lunge ( noun )

1. To make a sudden forward movement or thrust, typically with a weapon.
2. To move forward suddenly and with force.

Origin:

Mid 17th century (as a noun denoting a sudden forward movement): from french allonge "a stretch", from latin longus "long".

Examples:

1. The fencer lunged forward to score a point.
2. She lunged at him with a knife.
3. The boxer lunged forward with a punch.
4. He lunged for the ball but missed it.
5. The gymnast lunged forward in her tumbling pass.