Cut-and-thrust (Noun)
Meaning
Fighting with knives.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The cut-and-thrust of the duel was intense, with both opponents exchanging swift and deadly blows.
- The fencing instructor taught her students the art of cut-and-thrust, emphasizing the importance of agility and strategy.
- In the heat of the battle, the cut-and-thrust of clashing knives was a blur of steel and blood.
- The cut-and-thrust of the fight was so fierce that it was hard to tell who was gaining the upper hand.
- The expert swordsman was a master of cut-and-thrust, able to parry and riposte with ease and precision.