Lexic.us

Definition of Lunge

1. Verb. Make a thrusting forward movement.

2. Noun. The act of moving forward suddenly.

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

Definition of Lunge

1. n. A sudden thrust or pass, as with a sword.

2. v. i. To make a lunge.

3. v. t. To cause to go round in a ring, as a horse, while holding his halter.

4. n. Same as Namaycush.

Definition of Lunge

1. Noun. A sudden forward movement, especially with a sword. ¹

2. Noun. A long rope or flat web line, more commonly referred to as a lunge line, approximately 20-30 feet long, attached to the bridle, lungeing cavesson, or halter of a horse and is used to control the animal while lungeing. ¹

3. Noun. An exercise performed by stepping forward one leg while kneeling with the other leg, then returning back to a standing position. ¹

4. Verb. To make a sudden forward movement (present participle: (term lunging)). ¹

5. Verb. To longe or work a horse in a circle around a handler (present participle: (term lunging) or (term lungeing)). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lunge

1. to make a forceful forward movement [v LUNGED, LUNGING, LUNGES]

Medical Definition of Lunge

1. Same as Namaycush. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lunge

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