Definition: lunge

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Source: WordNet (r) 1.7 

lunge
     n : the act of moving forward suddenly [syn: lurch]
     v : make a thrusting forward movement [syn: hurl, hurtle, thrust]

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) 

Lunge \Lunge\, n. [Also spelt longe, fr. allonge. See Allonge,
   Long.]
   A sudden thrust or pass, as with a sword.
Lunge \Lunge\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Lunged; p. pr. & vb. n.
   Lunging.]
   To make a lunge.
Lunge \Lunge\, v. t.
   To cause to go round in a ring, as a horse, while holding his
   halter. --Thackeray.
Lunge \Lunge\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
   Same as Namaycush.