Caveating
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Caveating is a noun meaning (fencing) Shifting the sword from one side of an adversary's sword to the other.
Meaning
(fencing) Shifting the sword from one side of an adversary's sword to the other.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of caveat.
Example Sentences
Caveating is so necessary a motion in fencing, that without it there could be scarcely any offensive part, or pursuit.
Word Forms
- caveatting
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include caution, feint, parry, conversation, riposte, invitation.
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