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quinte

quinte

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A defensive fencing position used to block a high attack
  • noun
  • Jargon
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  • In the last match, she used her quinte effectively.

Examples

  • The fencer executed a perfect quinte to block the attack.

  • Mastering the quinte is essential for defending against high-line attacks in fencing.

  • The fencer quickly moved into quinte to block the opponent's thrust.

  • She practiced the quinte repeatedly to improve her defensive skills.

  • In fencing, a skilled fighter can use a quinte to block an opponent's attack.

  • The instructor demonstrated how to execute a quinte to defend against thrusts.

  • During the duel, he surprised his adversary by quickly transitioning into a quinte to counter the strike.

Surface Forms

quinte singular
quintes plural

Etymology

Quinte comes from the Latin quintus, which means 'fifth'. So in fencing a quinte is the 'fifth' guard or parry, and thinking 'fifth' helps you remember its defensive position.