Longe

Pronunciation

• IPA: /lÊŒndÊ’/

Alternative forms

• lunge UK

Origin

From French allonger ("to lengthen"), or Latin longa ("long").

Full definition of longe

Verb

1. (US) To work a horse in a circle at the end of a long line or rope.

Noun

1. A long rope or flat web line, more commonly referred to as a longe line, approximately 20-30 feet long, attached to the bridle, longeing cavesson, or halter of a horse and is used to control the animal while longeing.
2. (obsolete) A lunge; a thrust.
3. The training ground for a horse.