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In fencing, a return thrust after a parry.

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  1. n. In fencing, a return thrust after a parry.
  2. n. A quick and sharp refort; a repartee.
  3. 1. In fencing, a return thrust after a parry. 2. A quick and sharp refort; a repartee. J. Morley.
  4. n. In fencing, a return thrust after a parry. n. A quick and sharp refort; a repartee.