estocade

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Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Middle French estoquade. Borrowed from Spanish estocada, ultimately from Italian stoccata.

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  • IPA(key): /ɛs.tɔ.kad/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

estocade f (plural estocades)

  1. (bullfighting) the mortal impalement of a bull
  2. (figurative, literary) a sudden and violent attack
  3. (fencing) a stroke with the tip of the sword
    Hyponym: botte

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