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allonge

allonge

9.9
A quick forward movement of the arm and body to reach an opponent
  • noun
  • /əˈlɒnʒ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : estocada
  • The fencer executed a swift allonge to score a point against her rival.

Examples

  • He surprised his opponent with a perfectly timed allonge during the final match.

  • Mastering the allonge is essential for anyone learning the basics of fencing.

  • He executed a perfect allonge during the match.

  • The fencer's allonge caught his opponent off guard.

  • The fencer executed a swift allonge to score a point against her rival.

  • Mastering the allonge is essential for anyone learning the basics of fencing.

  • He surprised his opponent with a perfectly timed allonge during the final match.

Synonyms

lunge
vsallonge
  • Specialized
3 6.9

A sudden attack in fencing when you step forward and stretch your arm

focuses on reaching by extending arm and body rather than leg movement
passado
vsallonge
  • Specialized
1 9.9

An attack in fencing when you step forward with one foot and extend your sword arm

relies on extending arm and body to reach rather than stepping the foot
straight thrust
vsallonge
  • Specialized
8.7

An attack in fencing where you lunge forward, keeping your back leg straight and your sword arm outstretched

emphasizes reaching by extending arm and body rather than stepping or thrusting

Surface Forms

allonge singular
allonges plural

Etymology

Allonge comes from the French verb allonger, which means 'to lengthen', and is related to the English word long. In fencing, an allonge is a 'lengthening' thrust where the fencer extends the arm and body to reach the opponent, so the name describes the action.