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knife thrust

DEFINITIONS OF: knife thrust

1

n a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument

Synonyms:
stab, thrust
Types:
lunge, passado, straight thrust
(fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward
remise
(fencing) a second thrust made on the same lunge (as when your opponent fails to riposte)
Type of:
blow
a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
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