remise
9.9
A second quick attack made after the first in fencing
- noun
- /rɪˈmiːz/
- Specialized
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remise
- After parrying his attack, she quickly executed a remise when he failed to defend himself.
Examples
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The fencer executed a perfect remise after the opponent's failed riposte.
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The coach praised his perfect timing on the remise during the final bout.
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A well-placed remise can catch an inattentive opponent off guard.
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Did you see her remise during the final match?
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A well-placed remise can catch an inattentive opponent off guard.
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After parrying his attack, she quickly executed a remise when he failed to defend himself.
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The fencer executed a perfect remise after the opponent's failed riposte.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Remise in fencing comes from French remettre 'to send back' or 'put again', so a remise is like 'sending the attack again' — a quick second thrust after the first one fails.
