stoccata — meaning in English

English meaning

• reverse adj Opposite in position, direction, or order.
• stinger noun The pointed body part an insect or animal uses to sting.
• thrust noun A sudden strong push or lunge forward.

Senses

stoccata is used for these senses in English:

• reverse A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke.
• stinger Anything, such as an insult, that stings mentally or psychologically.
• thrust (fencing) An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.

reverse — full definition

1. adj Opposite in position, direction, or order.
2. noun The opposite of something; the other side.
3. noun The gear that makes a vehicle travel backward.
4. verb To move backward, or to turn something to face the opposite way.

stinger — full definition

1. noun The pointed body part an insect or animal uses to sting.
2. noun A cocktail made with brandy and crème de menthe.
3. noun A remark or comment that stings emotionally.

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