lunge
noun
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Definition of lunge
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a quick thrust or jab (as of a sword) usually made by leaning or striding forward
2
: a sudden forward rush or reach
made a lunge to catch the ball
3
: an exercise in which a person in a standing position steps forward into a position in which the front knee is deeply bent while keeping the torso erect and then returns back to the starting position
also
: a similar exercise in which the initial movement is to the side rather than forward
Note: A lunge can be done while holding weights or without weights.
lunge
verb
lunged;
lunging
Definition of lunge (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to make a lunge : move with or as if with a lunge
2
: to perform a lunge exercise (see lunge entry 1 sense 3)
: to thrust or propel (something, such as a blow) in a lunge
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Examples of lunge in a Sentence
Noun
He made a lunge at me with his knife. He made a desperate lunge for the ball.Verb
He lunged at me with his knife. She lunged across the table. The crocodile lunged at its prey. The dog lunged for his throat.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The lad made one tackle on Sunday and committed seven fouls, including the brainless lunge on Son Heung-min that gave Spurs their second goal. — SI.com, "Matteo Guendouzi: Midfielder Delivers Performance Worthy of His Terrific Haircut in NLD," 2 Sep. 2019 In the next hour, more than 30 humpbacks arrived in the nearby vicinity, lunge feeding, spouting, spy hopping and providing the occasional tail salute before power dives. — Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, "Humpbacks, killer whales, fin whales star in coastal spectacle," 28 Aug. 2019 The body cam footage appears to show Zaporta open the driver’s side door and lunge at an officer before another officer, Last, arrives and clashes with Zaporta on the driver’s seat. — Rebecca Lurye, courant.com, "Hartford police officers placed on leave after deadly I-84 shooting have returned to work, lieutenant says," 22 Aug. 2019 When lunge feeding, whales charge toward food and sweep up a large mouthful. — Fox News, "California photographer snaps sea lion ‘trapped’ in humpback whale’s mouth: ‘The true Jonah experience’," 31 July 2019 This process, called lunge-feeding, constists of charging toward and engulfing food in a huge mouthful. — Sarah Keartes, National Geographic, "How a humpback whale ended up with a sea lion in its mouth," 30 July 2019 He was first booked for a late lunge, before receiving a second booking just moments later for jumping on Damian Suarez's back. — SI.com, "Atletico Madrid 1-0 Getafe: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Rojiblancos Open Season With Tight Win," 18 Aug. 2019 If small fish approach to scavenge, the cichlid lunges and makes a meal of them. — Patricia Edmonds, National Geographic, "Why this insect fakes death to avoid sex," 17 June 2019 Come into a low side lunge with right leg extended to one side and left knee bent on other side. — Emily Abbate, Esquire, "A 5-Step New Year's Workout Plan Any Guy Can Crush," 2 Jan. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
In response, the city said Elifritz’s behavior -- his failure to drop his knife after repeated police commands and his decision to lunge at officers -- led police to shoot and kill him. — oregonlive.com, "Family of John Elifritz seeks sanctions against city for late disclosure of videos showing police shooting," 14 Aug. 2019 One young man was seen pleading for peace before an attacker lunged toward him and punched him in the face. — Laignee Barron / Hong Kong, Time, "Suspected 'Triad' Gangs Mark Dangerous New Phase in Hong Kong's Crisis," 23 July 2019 Pena, the only Angels starter to remain in the rotation for the entire season, had to lunge a bit for Pujols’ underhand flip. — Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, "Angels fall to Indians and lose pitcher Felix Pena to knee injury," 3 Aug. 2019 Balancing Poses Forward Lunge Walk While lunging forward keep your legs at a 90-degree angle. — Stephanie Mansour, NBC News, "A 31-day yoga routine to help you reduce stress," 1 Aug. 2019 Zaporta opens the driver’s side door and appears to lunge at an officer before another officer, Rocky Last, arrives and clashes with Zaporta on the driver’s seat, the video shows. — Rebecca Lurye, courant.com, "‘He’s got my gun’: Police body camera footage shows struggle before deadly police shooting in Hartford," 29 July 2019 In court documents, Van Spronsen was accused of lunging at a police officer's neck to help free a 17-year-old protester who was being detained. — Author: Brian Contreras And Paige Cornwell, Anchorage Daily News, "Armed man attacking Tacoma’s ICE detention center killed in officer-involved shooting," 14 July 2019 The Willoughby Hills man, 42, who was the ex-boyfriend of the resident, became belligerent and lunged at officers. — cleveland.com, "Family feuds at Elementary School property: South Euclid Police Blotter," 5 June 2019 Replays showed that Suárez lunged at Chiellini and bit his shoulder (Chiellini showed bite marks). — Michelle Kaufman, miamiherald, "Barcelona’s Luis Suarez could be headed to David Beckham’s Inter Miami. Here is why," 4 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'lunge.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for lunge
lunge
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of lunge (Entry 2 of 2)
: to move or reach forward in a sudden, forceful way
See the full definition for lunge in the English Language Learners Dictionary
lunge
noun
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Kids Definition of lunge
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a sudden movement forward
… the shark opened his mouth … and made a lunge at the peach.— Roald Dahl, James and the Giant Peach
lunge
verb
lunged;
lunging
Kids Definition of lunge (Entry 2 of 2)
: to move or reach forward in a sudden forceful way
She lunged across the table.