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feint

4 ENTRIES FOUND:

1feint

noun \ˈfānt\

Definition of FEINT

: something feigned; specifically : a mock blow or attack on or toward one part in order to distract attention from the point one really intends to attack

Examples of FEINT

  1. The boxer made a feint with his right, then followed with a left hook.

Origin of FEINT

French feinte, from Old French, from feint, past participle of feindre
First Known Use: 1644

Other Combat Sports Terms

foil, riposte, welter

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