| Front | lunge |
|---|---|
| Back | verb, nounBrE /lʌndʒ/NAmE /lʌndʒ/verb [intransitive] ~ (at/towards/for sb/sth)| ~ (forward)to make a sudden powerful forward movement, especially in order to attack sb or take hold of sthHe took out a knife and lunged at her. She lunged forward and snatched the letter from me. noun [usually singular]1 ~ (at sb)| ~ (for sb/sth) a sudden powerful forward movement of the body and arm that a person makes towards another person or thing, especially when attacking or trying to take hold of themHe made a lunge for the phone. 2 (in the sport of fencing) a thrust made by putting one foot forward and making the back leg straight |
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