nounπShareA sudden forward movement, especially with a sword."During the fencing match, the athlete made a powerful lunge towards her opponent, scoring a point. "actionsportmilitaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA long rope or flat web line, more commonly referred to as a lunge line, approximately 20β30 feet long, attached to the bridle, lungeing cavesson, or halter of a horse and used to control the animal while lungeing."The horse trainer used the lunge to guide the young horse around the arena. "animalsportagriculturetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn exercise performed by stepping forward one leg while kneeling with the other leg, then returning to a standing position."The physical education instructor demonstrated the lunge, showing how to step forward with one leg and then return to a standing position. "bodysportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fish, the namaycush."The local fish market had a display of fresh lunges for sale. "fishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo (cause to make) a sudden forward movement (present participle: lunging)."I lunged at the police officer and made a grab for her gun."actionbodysportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo longe or work a horse in a circle around a handler (present participle: lunging or lungeing)."The horse trainer was lunging the young stallion in a large circle around him, practicing its control. "animalsportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
