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.).
An act of poking, piercing, thrusting
To attend to or supply a furnace with fuel; to act as a stoker or fireman.
To poke, pierce, thrust.
To encourage a behavior or emotion.
To feed, stir up, especially, a fire or furnace.