A defensive or deflective action; an act of parrying.
A simple defensive action designed to deflect an attack, performed with the forte of the blade.
A defensive move intended to change the direction of an incoming strike to make it miss its intended target, rather than block and absorb it; and typically performed with an open hand in a downward or sideways slapping motion.
To avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack, a blow, an argument, etc.).
Rough activity; fighting or brawling; a fight.
An environment of rough activity
A person who characteristically engages in such activity
Engage in rough-and-tumble activity
active, vigorous and rough, with the possibility of harm
highly competitive