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septime

septime

9.9
A fencing position used to block or counter low attacks
  • noun
  • /ˈsɛpˌtiːm/
  • Jargon
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  • She practiced her septime to improve her defense against low-line thrusts.

Examples

  • In the final bout, his precise septime helped him win the point.

  • The coach emphasized the importance of mastering the septime.

  • The fencer blocked the attack with a quick septime.

  • He executed a perfect septime during the match.

  • During the training session, the fencer showcased a flawless septime to deflect her opponent's strike.

  • He learned to use the septime effectively as a defense against his rival's aggressive attacks.

  • Mastering the septime was essential for him to advance to the next level of fencing competition.

Synonyms

quarte
vsseptime
  • Jargon
1 9.9

A fencing move that protects the upper inside of the body from an opponent's attack

is identified as the seventh parry rather than focusing on a body line
sixte
vsseptime
  • Jargon
1 9.9

A position that blocks attacks to your upper right side in fencing

is the sevent h parry rather than a foil specific upper right block
quinte
vsseptime
  • Jargon
1 9.9

A defensive fencing position used to block a high attack

is the seventh parry later in the sequence rather than the fifth

Surface Forms

septime singular
septimes plural

Etymology

Septime comes from French septième and the root sept-, which mean 'seven', like the number 'seven'. In fencing a septime is the 'seventh' parry or defensive position, so the name simply tells you which place to use.