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lunge

Pronunciation: (lunj), [key]
—n., v., lunged, lung•ing.

—n.
1. a sudden forward thrust, as with a sword or knife; stab.
2. any sudden forward movement; plunge.

—v.i.
to make a lunge or thrust; move with a lunge.

—v.t.
to thrust (something) forward; cause to move with a lunge: lunging his finger accusingly.