lunge meaning

lunge as a noun

1. the act of moving forward suddenly

   Synonyms: lurch

   Type of: motion

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

   Synonyms: straight thrust, passado

   Type of: stab

lunge as a verb

1. make a thrusting forward movement

   Synonyms: hurl, hurtle, thrust

   Type of: move

   Kinds: dart, riposte

   Related forms: lunger

How to pronounce lunge

lunge is pronounced /lʌndʒ/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with lunge

• sponge
• expunge
• grunge