lunge

simple noun9 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.6

An abrupt, unexpected forward movement.

A forward movement made out of desperation.

An uncontrolled or frantic forward movement.

To perform a sudden forward movement.

To make a sudden forward movement towards someone/something in an aggressive way.

To make a sudden forward movement in order to grab something.

To move suddenly in the direction of something or someone.

To move suddenly in the direction of something or someone (more common in AmE).

To make a sudden movement to one side or a location.