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Lunge

A sudden thrust or pass, as with a sword.

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Manner of action 1

Dart 76% connected

A pointed missile weapon, intended to be thrown by the hand; a short lance; a javelin; hence, any sharp-pointed missile weapon, as an arrow.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

Broader term 5

Motion 76% connected

The act, process, or state of changing place or position; movement; the passing of a body from one place or position to another, whether voluntary or…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Move 76% connected

To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Movement 76% connected

The act of moving; change of place or posture; transference, by any means, from one situation to another; natural or appropriate motion; progress; ad…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Stab 76% connected

To pierce with a pointed weapon; to wound or kill by the thrust of a pointed instrument; as, to stab a man with a dagger; also, to thrust; as, to sta…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Thrust 76% connected

Thrist.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 4

Cast 74% connected

of Cast

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Cast 74% connected

of Cast

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Lurch 74% connected

To swallow or eat greedily; to devour; hence, to swallow up.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Lurch 74% connected

To swallow or eat greedily; to devour; hence, to swallow up.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Component part 1

Remise 70% connected

To send, give, or grant back; to release a claim to; to resign or surrender by deed; to return.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a member, substance or component part.

Synonym 5

Hurl 92% connected

To send whirling or whizzing through the air; to throw with violence; to drive with great force; as, to hurl a stone or lance.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Hurtle 92% connected

To meet with violence or shock; to clash; to jostle.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Lurch 92% connected

To swallow or eat greedily; to devour; hence, to swallow up.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Passado 92% connected

A pass or thrust.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Thrust 92% connected

Thrist.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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