sword arm
Noun
Meaning
sword arm (plural sword arms)
(fencing) The arm in which one's sword is normally held.
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Examples
Offensive * Attack : A basic fencing technique, also called a thrust, consisting of extending the sword arm to declare an attack and attempt to land a touch upon the opponent's valid area.
Such modern duels were not fought to the death, the duellists' aim was instead merely to draw blood from the opponent's sword arm.
This guard is generally turned outwards during sport to protect the sword arm from touches.