estocada

Definitions of estocada
  1. noun
    the act of moving forward suddenly
    synonyms: arremetida, bote, embestida
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    type of:
    movimiento, traslado
    the act of changing location from one place to another
  2. noun
    a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
    synonyms: cuchillada, cuchillazo, hurgón, moja, mojada, navajazo, puñalada, tajada, viaje
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    type of:
    golpetazo, impacto
    a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
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