lunger

/'lʌɳgə/
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lunger

A fencer executes a lunger to strike his opponent's chest.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person with pulmonary tuberculosis: "lunger" is an informal, dated, and often offensive term for someone suffering from tuberculosis, a serious infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs.
    • Someone who moves forward suddenly: In sports like fencing or similar contexts, a "lunger" is a person who makes a sudden, forward thrusting movement.
Usage Examples

  • Noun (Person with tuberculosis): In the 19th century, a lunger might travel to a sanatorium in the mountains for the fresh air.(Historical context: The term is now considered archaic and insensitive.)

  • Noun (Person making a sudden forward move): The fencer was a quick lunger, catching his opponent off guard with a sudden attack.Be careful of that player; he's a known lunger on the soccer field.

Advanced Usage
  • The term "lunger" for a tuberculosis patient is largely historical and carries a negative, stigmatizing connotation. Its use today is generally discouraged in favor of neutral medical terminology (e.g., "a person with TB").
  • In its sporting sense, "lunger" is more descriptive and less common, often used to characterize a player's aggressive style.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lunge (noun/verb): The action from which the noun "lunger" is derived. A sudden forward movement or thrust.
  • Lunging (present participle/gerund): The act of making a lunge.
Synonyms
  • For a person with TB: consumptive (archaic/offensive), TB patient (neutral).
  • For someone who lunges: thruster, charger.
Related Phrases
  • To take a lunge at: To make a sudden forward movement toward someone or something, often to attack or grab.
  • A lunge forward: A phrase describing the sudden movement itself.
Notes on Usage
  • Caution: When referring to a medical condition, the term "lunger" is outdated and pejorative. It is important to use respectful, person-first language.
  • The sporting use of "lunger" is niche and may not be widely understood outside specific contexts like fencing or descriptive sports commentary.
lunger

A fencer executes a lunger to strike his opponent's chest.

Noun
  1. a person with pulmonary tuberculosis
  2. someone who moves forward suddenly (as in fencing)

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