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noun • the act of moving forward suddenly • (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward verb • make a thrusting forward movement | ||||
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noun • (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword • a return punch (especially by a boxer) verb • impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | ||||
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noun • any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack) verb • deceive by a mock action | ||||
Fencing Move
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LUNGE which was last seen in the Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword.
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LUNGE
Updated: November 1, 2025
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