English > knife thrust: 1 sense > noun 1, act| Meaning | A strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument. |
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| Synonyms | stab, thrust |
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| Narrower | lunge, straight thrust, passado | (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward |
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| remise | (fencing) a second thrust made on the same lunge (as when your opponent fails to riposte) |
| Broader | blow | A powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon |
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| Spanish | cuchillada, cuchillazo, navajazo, puñalada, tajo |
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| Catalan | ganivetada, intent, punyalada |
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