lunge Synonyms
lunge Meaning
lunge (n)
the act of moving forward suddenly
(fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward
lunge (v)
make a thrusting forward movement
lunge (n.)
A sudden thrust or pass, as with a sword.
Same as Namaycush.
lunge (v. i.)
To make a lunge.
lunge (v. t.)
To cause to go round in a ring, as a horse, while holding his halter.
lunge Sentence Examples
- The attacker lunged at his victim with a deadly knife.
- The lion lurked in the bushes, ready to lunge at its prey.
- The basketball player lunged for the loose ball with determination.
- The fencer made a quick lunge toward his opponent's chest.
- The horse lunged forward in fright, nearly throwing its rider.
- The snake lunged out of the grass and bit the unsuspecting passerby.
- The teenager lunged at his brother in anger.
- The quarterback lunged forward to avoid a sack.
- The aerialist lunged from the trapeze to catch a dangling ring.
- The swimmer lunged into the pool with a powerful stroke.
FAQs About the word lunge
the act of moving forward suddenly, (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forwa
jab, punch, dig,stab, push, poke, dab, jerk,nudge, jam
ride, drift, sail, glide,swim, ride, sail, swim, hang, drift
The attacker lunged at his victim with a deadly knife.
The lion lurked in the bushes, ready to lunge at its prey.
The basketball player lunged for the loose ball with determination.
The fencer made a quick lunge toward his opponent's chest.
