demivolts

/ˈdɛmɪˌvoʊlts/
noun
  1. A fencing term for a half-volt, a type of circular parry or movement used to deflect an opponent's blade.
    • His coach emphasized the importance of a clean demivolts in defense.
    • The fencer executed a quick demivolts to block the attack.
    • In practice, she practiced her demivolts until the motion felt natural.
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