appel

IPA(Pronunciation)

/əˈpɛl/

Noun

(fencing) An act of striking the ground with the leading foot to frighten, distract, or mislead one's opponent.

Japanese Meaning

フェンシングにおいて、先行足で地面を打つ行為。相手を怯ませたり、注意を逸らさせたり、誤誘導する目的で行われる動作。

He executed an appel to distract his opponent before the lunge.

彼は突きの前に相手を惑わすために先足で地面を打つ動作を行った。

Sense（1）

(fencing) An act of striking the ground with the leading foot to frighten, distract, or mislead one's opponent.

appels

（ plural ）