English Explanatory Dictionary

flunge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A method of attack with a sword (sabre), propelled from the front foot, like a flèche, but also landing on the front foot, like a lunge.
verb
  1. To attack using a flunge.

Pronunciation

/flʌnd͡ʒ/

Word forms

flunge flunges flunging flunged

Etymology

Blend of flèche + lunge, or of flying + lunge.

Synonyms

sabre flèche
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