lunge
simple noun9 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.6
sudden lunge6.5
An abrupt, unexpected forward movement.
A forward movement made out of desperation.
wild lunge5.0
An uncontrolled or frantic forward movement.
make a lunge7.5
To perform a sudden forward movement.
lunge at7.0
To make a sudden forward movement towards someone/something in an aggressive way.
lunge for7.0
To make a sudden forward movement in order to grab something.
To move suddenly in the direction of something or someone.
lunge toward6.5
To move suddenly in the direction of something or someone (more common in AmE).
lunge to5.5
To make a sudden movement to one side or a location.