"prise de fer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: prises de fer [plural]
Etymology: From French, literally "taking the steel". Etymology templates: {{der|en|fr|-}} French Head templates: {{en-noun|prises de fer|head=prise de fer}} prise de fer (plural prises de fer)
  1. (fencing) An engagement of the blades that attempts to control the opponent's weapon. Wikipedia link: prise de fer Categories (topical): Fencing
    Sense id: en-prise_de_fer-en-noun-siswoduX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: fencing, government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war

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