The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word LUNGED
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What does LUNGED mean?
LUNGED verb- To (cause to make) a sudden forward movement (present participle: lunging).
- To longe or work a horse in a circle around a handler (present participle: lunging or lungeing).
- Having lungs (breathing organs).