"tac-au-tac" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From French riposter du tac au tac (“to parry”), where tac imitates the sound made by the steel. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|riposter du tac au tac|t=to parry}} French riposter du tac au tac (“to parry”) Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} tac-au-tac
  1. (fencing) The parry which is connected with a riposte. Categories (topical): Fencing
    Sense id: en-tac-au-tac-en-noun-368V66Yf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 58 42 Topics: fencing, government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war
  2. (fencing) A rapid series of attacks and parries in which neither fencer gains a point. Categories (topical): Fencing
    Sense id: en-tac-au-tac-en-noun-W8bBDH2X Topics: fencing, government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war

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