opposition parry

noun

The deflection of the incoming attack without ever losing contact with the blade from the initial engagement.

Meanings

nounopposition parry (plural opposition parries)

plural opposition parries

  1. fencingThe deflection of the incoming attack without ever losing contact with the blade from the initial engagement.

Translations

Spanish parada de oposición
  • parada de oposiciónTranslations
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