feint
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For the Irish Seeker had suddenly gone into a dive, and Harry was quite sure that this was no Wronski Feint; this was the real thing.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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He was itching to. get back on his own Firebolt and try out the Wronski Feint.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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This Parade is best in recovering, after having pushed, not only to avoid the strait or low Rispost, but also any Feint or Thrust.
From The Art of Fencing The Use of the Small Sword by Mahon, Andrew
Subsequently that excellent Afrikander, Mr. Van Busch, rejoins Brounckers' bright boy at Tweipans, with information that decides the date of Schenk Eybel's Feint from the East.
From The Dop Doctor by Dehan, Richard
Feint him—use your legs!—draw him about! he'll lose his wind then in no time, and you can go into him.
From Tom Brown's School Day's by Hughes, Thomas
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