"broken time" meaning in All languages combined

See broken time on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} broken time (uncountable)
  1. (fencing) A sudden change in the tempo of one fencer's actions, used to fool the opponent into responding at the wrong time. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Fencing
    Sense id: en-broken_time-en-noun-18yaeEoZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: fencing, government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war

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