In sabre, a circular cut. A moulinet is often composed of a parry, usually prime or seconde, moving thence into a circular cut. This action, while flashy and impressive, is slow, since the action pivots around the wrist and elbow, and is rarely used in modern sabre. In Historical Fencing, this is the circular motion of the fighter's blade around th...
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machine for bending a crossbow
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• (n.) A machine formerly used for bending a crossbow by winding it up. • (n.) In sword and saber exercises, a circular swing of the weapon. • (n.) The drum upon which the rope is wound in a capstan, crane, or the like.
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(from the article `cane fencing`) ...thrust was as important as the cut. Also, possessing no handguard, the cane was much more maneuverable than the singlestick. Cuts with the cane ...
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