Lunging: meaning, definitions and examples

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lunging

 

[ หˆlสŒn.dส’ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical movement

Lunging refers to a specific type of movement where a person takes a step forward or backward, bending one knee while keeping the other leg straight. This action is commonly used in various sports and fitness routines to build strength in the legs and improve balance. Lunges can be performed in different variations, targeting various muscle groups. They are often incorporated into workout sessions for their effectiveness in improving lower body strength and stability.

Synonyms

dive, leap, pounce

Examples of usage

  • She was lunging forward to catch the ball.
  • The coach instructed the team to practice lunging drills.
  • He felt the burn in his thighs after a series of lunging exercises.
  • To stretch, try lunging and holding the position for 30 seconds.

Translations

Translations of the word "lunging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น golpe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค‚เค—เคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ausfallschritt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ serangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฟะฐะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wypad

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒณใ‚ธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fente

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ zancada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saldฤฑrฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Ÿฐ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฌูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝpad

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝpad

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ชๅ‡ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ napad

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hopp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะฑัƒั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรผcum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ zancada

Etymology

The term 'lunge' originates from the Latin word 'lungere', which means 'to dive or spring forward'. In English, it began to be used around the late 15th century in the context of fencing, where it referred to a forward movement made by a fencer to attack the opponent. Over time, the word evolved in usage to encompass broader meanings, including physical exercise beyond its historical roots. The modern sense of 'lunging' in fitness came into prominence in the late 20th century, aligning with a growing emphasis on body conditioning and strength training in various sports and exercise programs.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,110 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.