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noun
An offensive action by a rearguard.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
A desperate attempt to forestall the inevitable.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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Antonyms: none provided
History
From rearguard + action.
Across languages
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