feints

We have found lemma(root) word of feints : feint.

Definitions


[feɪnt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a deceptive or pretended blow, thrust, or other movement, especially in boxing or fencing
(e.g: a brief feint at the opponent's face)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 17th century: from French feinte, past participle (used as a noun) of feindre ‘feign’


[feɪnt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make a deceptive or distracting movement, especially during a fight
(e.g: Adam feinted with his right and then swung a left)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 17th century: from French feinte, past participle (used as a noun) of feindre ‘feign’


[feɪnt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- denoting paper printed with faint lines as a guide for handwriting


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century: variant of faint




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