To attack, physically or figuratively; to assail.
To threaten or harass.
A non-competitive combat between two fencers.
A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.
A violent verbal attack, for example with insults, criticism, and the like
An act that causes someone to apprehend imminent bodily harm (such as brandishing a weapon).
An attempt to commit battery: a violent attempt, or willful effort with force or violence, to do hurt to another, but without necessarily touching the person, such as by raising a fist in a threatening manner, or by striking at the person and missing.
The tort whose action is such an act.
The crime whose action is such an attempt.
To attack (a person) on his or her blind side.
To catch off guard; to take by surprise.
The blindside flanker, a position in rugby union, usually number 6.
A person's weak point.
A tram/train driver's field of blindness around a tram (trolley/streetcar) or a train; the side areas behind the tram/train driver.
The space on the side of the pitch with the shorter distance between the breakdown/set piece and the touchline; compare openside.
A driver's field of blindness around an automobile; the side areas behind the driver.