straight thrust

Other forms: straight thrusts

Definitions of straight thrust
  1. noun
    (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward
    synonyms: lunge, passado
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    type of:
    knife thrust, stab, thrust
    a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
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