appel

noun

appel

noun

UK /əˈpɛl/ · US /əˈpɛl/

Etymology Borrowed from French appel. Doublet of appeal.

1

Fencing, Government, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Martial arts, Military, Politics, Sports, War An act of striking the ground with the leading foot to frighten, distract, or mislead one's opponent.

Hypernyms: feint

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