"broken time" meaning in English

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Noun

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
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