straight thrust meaning

UK /streɪt θrʌst/ US /streɪt θrʌst/ 2 syllables

straight thrust (noun): (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward.

Definition of straight thrust

  1. (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward

    Synonyms: lunge, passado

    Type of: stab

How to pronounce straight thrust

straight thrust is pronounced /streɪt θrʌst/ in British English and /streɪt θrʌst/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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