knife thrust

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knife thrust - a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument; "one strong stab to the heart killed him"

stab, thrust

blow - a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon; "a blow on the head"

passado, straight thrust, lunge - (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward

remise - (fencing) a second thrust made on the same lunge (as when your opponent fails to riposte)

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