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Fencing Action Crossword Clue

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noun

• any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack)

verb

• deceive by a mock action

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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

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New York Times23 Apr 2010 Across 27
New York Times21 Mar 1999 Across 58
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