lunge

[lʌndʒ]

lunge Definition

• 1. a sudden forward movement, especially with a sword or knife
• 2. a sudden movement forward by an animal, typically with its head lowered and its hind legs pushed out behind it
• 3. a physical exercise in which you step forward with one leg and bend your knee while keeping your back straight

Using lunge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lunge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He made a lunge at me with his knife.

• Example

  The lion made a lunge at the gazelle.

• Example

  She did a lunge exercise to stretch her legs.

• Example

  The fencer made a lunge towards his opponent.

lunge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lunge

• thrust
• charge
• rush
• dash
• stab

Antonyms for lunge

• retreat
• withdrawal

Phrases with lunge

• lunge line

  a long rein used to control a horse during lunging exercises

  Example

  She used a lunge line to train her horse.

• lunge whip

  a long whip used to encourage a horse to move forward during lunging exercises

  Example

  She used a lunge whip to train her horse.

• reverse lunge

  a variation of the lunge exercise where you step backward instead of forward

  Example

  She added reverse lunges to her workout routine.

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Summary: lunge in Brief

A 'lunge' [lʌndʒ] can refer to a sudden forward movement with a weapon, such as a sword or knife, or by an animal. It can also refer to a physical exercise where you step forward with one leg and bend your knee while keeping your back straight. Examples include 'He made a lunge at me with his knife.' and 'She did a lunge exercise to stretch her legs.'