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lunge2

Pronunciation: /lʌn(d)ʒ/

(also longe)
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Definition of lunge

noun

  • a long rein on which a horse is held and made to move in a circle round its trainer: a few sessions on the lunge will improve your riding [as modifier]:a lunge line

verb (lunges, lungeing, lunged)

[with object]
  • exercise (a horse) on a lunge: it seemed wise to lunge him first, as he had not been ridden for days

Origin:

early 18th century: from French longe, from allonge 'lengthening out'

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