Thrusting, forward movement (5)

I believe the answer is:

lunge

(Other definitions for lunge that I've seen before include "sudden movement forwards" , "dive" , "Sudden push forward" , "Fall upon" , "foil attack?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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