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 cause to spring; set forcibly in motion; throw with violence.
To set with bright points: star or spangle.
To hitch; fasten.
To strike or ricochet with a loud report
To leap; spring.
A bound or spring; a leap.
A span.