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  • noun fencing An action in which one fencer forces the opponent’s blade into the diagonally opposite line, (that is, from high line to low line on the opposite side, or vice versa) by taking it with the guard and forte of his own blade.

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  • That attaque au fer, ballestra, and liement were perfect!

    Archive 2009-01-01 Steve Perry 2009

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