lunging

Definitions

Making a sudden forward movement or thrust, typically with a weapon or as an attack.

Exercising a horse by causing it to move in a circle around the trainer on a long lead.

Performing a physical exercise that involves stepping forward with one leg while keeping the upper body upright.

Examples

The fencer scored a point by lunging forward with precision.

The dog was lunging at the gate whenever a stranger walked past the house.

Synonyms

charging dashing pouncing thrusting springing leaping swooping

Antonyms

retreating withdrawing recoiling fleeing backing away halting staying