"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

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