lunge

Meanings

• noun

  A lunge is a thrusting attack made with a weapon, especially a sword or spear.

  - "He made a lunge with his sword, trying to strike his opponent."
  - "The knight executed a series of lunges, leaving his adversary defenseless."

• noun

  In fencing, a lunge is an offensive action where the fencer moves forward and thrusts with the point of the weapon.

  - "During the fencing match, she executed a perfect lunge, touching her opponent's chest."
  - "The fencing coach taught his students the correct technique for performing a lunge."

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Pronunciation

1. /lʌndʒ/
   
   
   
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2. /lʌndʒ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lunge
munge , blunge , punge

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Variants

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longe , lunge , lunges , lunged , lunging

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Etymology

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The word 'lunge' comes from the Old French word 'lonc' or 'longue', meaning 'long' or 'reach'. It was used to describe the long, reaching thrusts made with a weapon.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lunge' is also used in horse riding to describe a forward movement of the horse.

2. In dance, a lunge is a ballet position where one leg is extended forward and the other is bent at the knee.

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Related Concepts

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1. Thrust: A thrust is a type of attack in which a weapon is driven directly into an opponent, as opposed to a cut or a strike.

2. Fencing: Fencing is the art of combat with sharp weapons, primarily using swords and foils.

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Culture

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The lunge is a significant concept in fencing and historical European martial arts. It is depicted in various works of art and literature, such as the 'Matter of France' and 'The Book of the Duke of Sabaudia'.

How to Memorize "lunge"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fencer making a long, reaching thrust with their weapon. Visualize the weapon extending forward and the fencer's body following the movement.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lunge' with the idea of a long, reaching attack or thrust.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Lunge: Long, Unusual, Nimble, Grappling, Extend'. Each letter corresponds to a characteristic of the lunge: Long reach, Unusual attack, Nimble footwork, Grappling with opponents, Extend the weapon.

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