[lunge] n [modif. of F allonge extension, reach, fr. OF alonge, fr. alongier to lengthen, fr. (assumed) VL allongare, fr. L ad- ad- + LL longare, fr. L longus long] (1748) 1: a quick thrust or jab (as of a sword) usu. made by leaning or striding forward
2: a sudden forward rush or reach "made a ~ to catch the ball"
[2]lunge vb lunged ; lung.ing vi (1821): to make a lunge: move with or as if with a lunge ~ vt: to thrust or propel (as a blow) in a lunge