Lunge Meaning in English
word
ˈɫəndʒ
LUHNJ
lˈʌndʒ
LUNJ
Definition
A lunge is a sudden forward movement, often used in sports or exercise; it also refers to a common exercise where you step forward and bend your knees.
Usage & Nuances
"Lunge" can mean a fitness exercise or a sudden, aggressive movement (such as in fencing or by an animal). In exercise, it's usually plural: "do lunges." When talking about attacking, collocates with "make a lunge at."
Spanish: zancada - embestidaPortuguese (BR): afundo - investidaPortuguese (PT): afundo - investidaChinese (Simplified): 弓步 - 猛冲Chinese (Traditional): 弓步 - 猛衝Hindi: लंज (व्यायाम) - झपट्टाArabic: اندفاع - طعنة (حركة)Bengali: ঝাঁপ - ফুসফুসের (ব্যায়াম)Russian: выпад - бросокJapanese: ランジ - 突進Vietnamese: bước tấn - lao tớiKorean: 런지 - 돌진Turkish: hamle - hamle egzersiziUrdu: جھپٹنا - لانج (ورزش)Indonesian: gerakan lunge - serangan mendadak
Example Sentences
She did ten lunges during her workout.
basic
The fencer made a quick lunge toward his opponent.
basic
Start your exercise with some lunges to warm up.
basic
He lunged for the ball but missed it by an inch.
natural
Try adding walking lunges to your daily routine for stronger legs.
natural
The dog suddenly lunged at the mailman, barking loudly.
natural