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LUNGING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Lunging.

Lunging - as a noun

The act of moving forward suddenly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lurch10

(fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
passado10straight thrust

Lunging - as a verb

Make a thrusting forward movement

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hurl7hurtle9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He made a lunging movement towards his opponent."
"The dog was in a lunging position, ready to pounce on the ball."
"She took a lunging step forward, eager to start the race."
"The lunging waves crashed against the rocky shore."
"He felt a lunging pain in his side after the strenuous workout."
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Word Game Points

Is LUNGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lunging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LUNGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is LUNGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lunging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LUNGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is LUNGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lunging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LUNGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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