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noun
A parry that uses the energy of the opponent's incoming lunge.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: fencing, government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war
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noun
An act of avoiding or deflecting in response to an opponent's avoidance or deflection.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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verb
To parry using the energy of the opponent's incoming lunge.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: fencing, government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war
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verb
To avoid or deflect in response to an opponent's avoidance or deflection.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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History
From counter- + parry.
