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Definition lunge in British English

lunge verb

[intransitive] verb
/lʌndʒ/
1

to move suddenly and with a lot of force in order to catch, hit, or avoid something or someone

Example

He lunged for the ball.

Example

Lunging forward, she grabbed his arm.

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Definition lunge in British English