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sixte

sixte

1 9.9
A position that blocks attacks to your upper right side in fencing
  • noun
  • Jargon
translation icon : seis
  • He adopted the sixte to counter her attack.

Examples

  • A quick transition to sixte allowed him to block his opponent's thrust.

  • She practiced moving smoothly into sixte during her fencing lessons.

  • The coach demonstrated how to use sixte to defend against a high attack.

  • In fencing, the sixte is crucial for defense.

  • In fencing, the sixte position is crucial for defending against attacks to the upper right side.

  • He blocked the opponent's thrust by using the sixte parry effectively.

  • To protect himself, he moved his sword into sixte just in time to avoid the hit.

Synonyms

to parry
vssixte
  • Specialized
7 6.9

To block an attack in fencing or other sports

is a specific defensive position used to block attacks aimed at the upper right

Surface Forms

sixte singular
sixtes plural

Etymology

Sixte comes from the Latin word sexta meaning 'sixth' and is related to the number six. Fencers numbered their guard positions, and the 'sixth' spot became the parry that protects the upper right side, so sixte is the name for that defensive move.