foins

/fɔɪnz/
verb
  1. Third person singular of foin: thrusts with a pointed weapon.
    • The knight foins with his lance during the joust.
    • She foins at the target with careful aim.
    • He foins repeatedly, trying to break through the defense.
noun
  1. Plural of foin: multiple thrusts or stabs with a pointed weapon.
    • The old manual described various foins for different situations.
    • He recorded each of his foins in his training journal.
    • The duel was filled with quick foins and parries.
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