lunge
/lʌndʒ/verb
उच्चारण लन्ज
झपटना, अचानक आगे की ओर लपकना
Core word
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[I] ~ (at/towards/for sb/sth) | + adv./prep.
to make a sudden powerful forward movement, especially in order to attack somebody or take hold of something
झपटना, अचानक आगे की ओर लपकना
- He lunged at me with a stick.
- The goalkeeper lunged for the ball but missed it.
- The dog lunged at the stranger but the chain held it back.
+ 2 more examples
- The batsman lunged forward and missed the ball.
- He lunged across the table for the glass before it fell.
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[C, usually sing.] ~ (at/towards/for sb/sth)
a sudden powerful forward movement of the body, especially when trying to attack somebody or take hold of something
झपट्टा, लपक
- She made a lunge for the door.
- The goalkeeper made a lunge to his right and saved the penalty.
- The boxer made a sudden lunge at his opponent.
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- With a lunge, the child grabbed the sweets from the plate.
- The fencer's lunge caught the other player off guard.
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[C]
an exercise in which you step forward and bend your front knee while keeping the back leg straight
लंज (एक व्यायाम)
- Do ten lunges with each leg.
- The trainer asked us to do ten lunges after the warm-up.
- Lunges are good for strengthening the legs.
+ 2 more examples
- The coach showed us how to do a proper lunge without hurting the knee.
- She does a set of lunges every morning.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
lunge at / towards + noun
Use at or towards for the person or thing you rush to attack or grab.
जिस व्यक्ति या वस्तु पर आप झपटते हैं, उसके लिए at या towards आता है।
- The dog lunged at the stranger.
- He lunged towards the door.
lunge for + noun
Use for when the aim is to take hold of something.
जब लक्ष्य किसी चीज को पकड़ना हो तब 'for' आता है।
- The goalkeeper lunged for the ball.
make a lunge
The noun phrase make a lunge at/for means to attempt a sudden forward movement.
Noun phrase 'make a lunge at/for' का अर्थ अचानक आगे झपटने का प्रयास करना है।
- She made a lunge for the falling glass.
lunge (exercise)
In fitness, a lunge is a step forward with a bent front knee.
व्यायाम में lunge का अर्थ आगे का घुटना मोड़कर एक कदम आगे बढ़ाना है।
- Do ten lunges on each leg.
+Collocations 4
lunge + preposition
lunge atlunge forlunge towardslunge forward
- The batsman lunged forward to block the ball.
adjective + lunge
suddendesperatesharpwildquick
- He made a desperate lunge for the rope.
adverb + lunge
suddenlywildlyfiercelyblindly
- She suddenly lunged across the table.
exercise terms
forward lungeside lungewalking lungereverse lunge
- A forward lunge strengthens the thighs.
“More examples 6
- The fencer lunged and scored a point.
तलवारबाज ने झपटकर एक अंक अर्जित किया।
- The monkey lunged at the banana in my hand.
बंदर मेरे हाथ के केले पर झपटा।
- Radhika lunged for the phone before it hit the floor.
फोन फर्श पर गिरने से पहले राधिका उसे पकड़ने के लिए झपटी।
- A sudden lunge by the tiger frightened the tourists.
बाघ की अचानक झपट ने पर्यटकों को डरा दिया।
- Yoga teachers often include a low lunge in the routine.
योग शिक्षक अपने अभ्यास में प्रायः low lunge शामिल करते हैं।
- The cat made a sudden lunge at the mouse.
बिल्ली ने चूहे पर अचानक झपट्टा मारा।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ The dog lunged to the child.
✓ The dog lunged at the child.
Lunge uses at for the target of an attack.
आक्रमण के लक्ष्य के लिए 'lunge' के साथ 'at' आता है।
✗ He lunged the ball.
✓ He lunged for the ball.
Lunge is intransitive and needs for or at.
'Lunge' intransitive है और इसके साथ 'for' या 'at' चाहिए।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These verbs describe sudden quick movements with different aims.
ये क्रियाएँ अलग लक्ष्यों वाली अचानक तेज गतियाँ बताती हैं।
A sudden forward rush with the body, often to attack or grab.
शरीर से अचानक आगे झपटना, प्रायः आक्रमण या पकड़ने के लिए।
- The dog lunged at him.
To jump on something suddenly and catch it, as an animal does.
किसी पर अचानक कूदकर उसे पकड़ना, जैसे पशु करते हैं।
- The tiger pounced on the deer.
To go head first, usually downwards or into water.
सिर के बल, प्रायः नीचे या पानी में, जाना।
- The keeper dived to save the goal.