Passado (Noun)
Meaning
(fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The fencer executed a perfect passado, catching her opponent off guard and scoring a point.
- In the heat of the match, he launched a swift passado that left his opponent stumbling backward.
- The coach emphasized the importance of proper footwork in executing a successful passado.
- As she advanced down the piste, she launched a series of rapid passados that her opponent struggled to defend against.
- The fencer's passado was so swift and precise that it seemed to catch her opponent before she could even react.