lunging

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of making a sudden, forceful lunge or thrust, especially with a weapon or in riding.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lunging
jungling , munging , clunging

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Variants

List of all variants of lunging that leads to same result
longe , lunge , lunged , lunges , lunging

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Etymology

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From Old French 'longer', to press, thrust, or jab.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lunge' is also used in dance to describe a leap forward.

2. In heraldry, a lunge is a bend sinister, a bend that extends to the edge of the shield.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lungeing ring: A circular enclosure used for lunging a horse.

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Culture

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In fencing, a lunge is a quick forward thrust made with the point of the weapon. In equestrianism, a lunge is a long rein used to train a horse.

How to Memorize "lunging"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine making a sudden forward movement, like a sword fight or riding a horse.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a sword or a horse making a sudden forward movement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lunge like a knight in shining armor' to remember the definition.

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