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Fencers Thrust Crossword Clue

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noun

• a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

• (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge

verb

• make a return thrust

• answer back

98%5Exact Match!
noun

• the act of moving forward suddenly

• (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward

verb

• make a thrusting forward movement

28%5Fencers' gear
noun

• a fencing sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade

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New York Times30 Aug 1993 Down 44
New York Times03 Apr 1989 Down 52
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