(fencing) The second defensive position, with the sword hand held at waist height, with the hand held in a prone position and the tip of the sword below the level of the guard.

plural of seconde

simple past tense and past participle of second

plural of seconder

(in combination) Something that lasts or takes a specified number of seconds. / The person who makes a second to a motion in any formal procedure, such as a parliamentary procedure.

plural of second

(transitive, UK) To transfer temporarily to alternative employment. / (transitive) To assist or support; to back.

Something that is number two in a series. / Something that is next in rank, quality, precedence, position, status, or authority. / The place that is next below or after first in a race or contest.

(transitive) To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (See under #Etymology 3 for translations.) / To follow in the next place; to succeed.

One who supports another in a contest or combat, such as a dueller's assistant. / One who supports or seconds a motion, or the act itself, as required in certain meetings to pass judgement etc.